Popularized by Joseph Campbell in “The Hero with a Thousand Faces“, the concept of the Hero’s Journey or Monomyth suggests a hidden structure to the obstacles that every hero must face. Out of curiosity, how well does Barack Obama fare?
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The Pirate Archetype
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“Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” comes out today. While some friends of mine attend the SF premiere in full pirate regalia, you can probably already buy the DVD on the streets if you know the right people. The Pirate Archetype is so celebrated throughout American culture that it seems obvious to me the RIAA and MPAA have no hope of stopping the plunder.