From left to right: Kenji Kawado, Ken Isono and Masaya Hasegawa Joseph Campbell wrote about mythical stories transcending time and culture. Often, he noted, the stories follow a familiar pattern. The hero’s journey is one such archetype. A protagonist, facing a crisis, embarks on an adventure to overcome adversity. Against all odds, he or she fights many battles and suffers many setbacks. Finally, a big battle culminates in hard-won victory. The hero then enjoys the fruits of success.
A hero’s journey
A hero’s journey
A hero’s journey
From left to right: Kenji Kawado, Ken Isono and Masaya Hasegawa Joseph Campbell wrote about mythical stories transcending time and culture. Often, he noted, the stories follow a familiar pattern. The hero’s journey is one such archetype. A protagonist, facing a crisis, embarks on an adventure to overcome adversity. Against all odds, he or she fights many battles and suffers many setbacks. Finally, a big battle culminates in hard-won victory. The hero then enjoys the fruits of success.