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The Hero’s Journey Featuring Star Wars VI: The Return of the Jedi. By Zack White. The Ordinary World. Luke Skywalker’s home land is Tatooine; this is where the story begins. Call to Adventure. Luke Skywalker is told to leave his comfort zone and fly out to the Death Star to confront Vader.
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The Hero’s JourneyFeaturing Star Wars VI: The Return of the Jedi By Zack White
The Ordinary World • Luke Skywalker’s home land is Tatooine; this is where the story begins.
Call to Adventure • Luke Skywalker is told to leave his comfort zone and fly out to the Death Star to confront Vader.
Refusal of the Call • Luke doesn’t think he can confront Vader alone; he feels he is not ready yet. • He also feels he cannot kill his own father.
Supernatural Aid • Light Saber, the force, Lea, R2D2, C3PO, and Han Solo were all Supernatural Aids for Luke.
Crossing the Threshold • Luke crossed the threshold when he asked the command ship to deactivate the shield so he could fly down to Endor.
In the Belly of the Whale • Luke was in the belly of the whale when he went down to the moon of Endor to turn off the shield generator.
The Road of Trials • Luke was tested on the moon of Endor when he was being chased by storm troopers. • Luke is almost set to flame by the Ewoks but uses the force to get out of it.
The Meeting with the Goddess • Luke met with Yoda, Yoda confirmed that Luke’s father was Vader and also told him Lea was too.
The Woman as the Temptress • Lea is the woman as the temptress Luke’s sister is telling Luke to leave because Vader can feel his presence.
Atonement with the Father • Luke surrenders so he can meet with Vader. • Luke tries to convert Vader to the good side, but he doesn’t accept it.
Apotheosis • Luke reaches the point of ecstasy when he overcomes his hatred for the dark side and is not converted that easily. • He does not slay Vader because Luke didn’t need to and still saw the good in Vader.
The Ultimate Boon • Luke’s ultimate boon is received when he completes his destiny by defeating the emperor and is not being converted to the dark side.
Refusal of the Return • He refused to leave Vader in the Death Star to die while they blow it up; Luke does not want to leave him.
Magic in Flight • Luke’s magic in flight was when he escaped the Death Star as it blows up just in time.
Rescue from Without • Not Available
Crossing the Return Threshold • When Luke exited the death star fleeing from the explosion he crossed the return threshold.
Master of Two Worlds • Luke now understands the force and the power of the dark side.
Freedom to Live • Luke received the freedom to live because he defeated the dark side.