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Diss1 : In Preludes & Nocturnes many heroes experience a journey. As a result, many characters function as multiple character archetypes. Question: if we consider Hellblazer (John Constantine) the hero of the chapter titled "Dream a Little Dream of Me" and, which characters act as the herald, the wiseman, the shadow, etc? You need to identify the archetypes AND provide a rationale for why you believe this character serves as the archetype from monomyth. Diss 2: Directions: In essence, intertextuality is the idea that each text we read will be informed by the previous texts we read. The magic of Neil Gaiman's Sandman series is that multiple references to mythical beings and other characters in the DC Universe are present. Therefore, those who have read other DC titles and ancient mythology will be informed by these experiences upon reading Sandman. However, we do not need to know about these guests in order to enjoy Gaiman's story. Becoming familiar with the guests in the tale, however, does add to the depth of the story being told. Choose a character from Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes and conduct a little background research on the character (example characters below). In two to three paragraphs, describe your findings. One paragraph for each myth associated with the object or being you choose. One paragraph about how they manifest in other comic books One paragraph about how they manifest in other mythologies (if applicable). Example below: Be creative. If, for example, you find out Morpheus is the God of dreams. Then Google search "God of Dreams" and see what other types of characters show up. Hypnos would likely show up, for example. Or Oneiroi. You could write a paragraph on Hypnos, one on Oneiroi, and one on Morpheus as he exists in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Because I used Morpheus as an example, he cannot be used for the exercise :) ONCE A CHARACTER HAS BEEN USED, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SAME CHARACTER (exceptions allowed if you submit within a minute or two of another person, under the premise that you both wrote about the same character around roughly the same time). 1. Etrigan (DC Comics) 2. Hellblazer (DC Comics) 3. Dr. Destiny (DC Comics) 4. Cain & Abel (The Bible) 5. Azazel 6. Beelzebub Remember: 250 words minimum Respond to others Use citation if you quote sources word-for-word! Do not rely on a simple cut and paste approach. You must write this in your own words, using quotes to support your thoughts. Monomyth  “Monomyth” is the term Joseph Campbell used to describe a phenomenon he observed in myths across the world. Most myth, he posited, shares a similar structure, with similar character archetypes. Monomyth & Sandman  Over the years, monomyth has been observed in countless works of literature and many films, most notably, Star Wars.  However, just because the elements of monomyth are included in many texts, this does not mean the author based their material on Campbell’s writings. Monomyth & Sandman  Neil Gaiman, author of Sandman, says he never finished Campbell’s book (The Hero with 1,000 Faces), stating that if his book ended up following the patterns, he’d rather have it occur inadvertently rather than with intention.  George Lucas, on the other hand, was quite familiar with Campbell’s work, and interviewed Campbell before he died in 1987. What is Monomyth?  Joseph Campbell’s “Monomyth” consists of several stages in the hero’s journey. Not all need to be present in a story in order for it to fit comfortably within the parameters established by Campbell.  The concept also features character archetypes. Stages  1. Call to Adventure: by which the hero becomes immersed in a world far greater than the one he originally came to understand.  2. Road of Trials: upon which the hero encounters various challenges . They can either fail, or succeed (obviously). Stages Con’t  3: Goal or Boon. If the hero succeeds, they are rewarded with something. That something could be as minor as a greater understanding of the world or a shift in perception. It could be as great as some divine power which could lead to salvation.  4. Return to the ordinary world: Hero returns to their original home, bringing their gift or boon with them. It is their choice as to whether or not they decide to share this gift, and with whom they share it. Stages Cont  5. Application of the gift or boon: hero somehow changes his/her home world or land by using the gift or boon. Examples  Can you think of any examples from film, literature, or comic books? Character Archetypes  The hero: the main character, undergoing trials, acquiring gift, etc. Character Archetypes Cont  The wise man: guides the hero into the new world, provides multiple insights. Character Archetypes  The threshold guardian: lets the hero into the new world after he has passed a trial. In many works the wise man and the threshold guardian are one and the same. It can also be a villain. Character Archetypes  Herald: calls the hero to action. Character Archetypes  Shapeshifter: usually starts of as an ally of the hero, but deceives the hero in some way or another. Character Archetypes  Shadow: the villain. Character Archetype  Trickster: not necessarily a villain, but someone who makes light of the severity of the situation. Acts as a jester of sorts, comic relief in a way. Monomyth & Sandman  As you read the next two chapters of Sandman, think about the hero’s journey. There are hero journeys within hero’s journeys in the next two chapters. Pay particular attention to Hellblazer, and his “journey.”  Because Sandman is also on a journey, many characters have dual roles. What is Hellblazer’s role in Sandman’s Hero Journey? Monomyth & Sandman  Homework: go through chapters 3 & 4 of Preludes and Nocturnes. Identify which stages of the hero’s journey are present, either in Sandman’s journey or Hellblazer’s.  Then note character archetypes in Sandman and Hellblazer’s journey.  Do your best. Don’t try to find all stages and all character archetypes. Some may not be present. Interview with Neil Gaiman  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ei9OQkQ2BU 17:00
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An archetype character is used to refer to a typical character that depicts universal

patterns of human nature. In the chapter entitled “Dream a little dream of me “various characters
are presumed to be archetypes. One of the archetype characters in the chapter is Hell blazer John
Constantine I presumed to be the hero in the chapter. In most cases, the heroes depict the
attributes of strength, courage and honour. In the chapter, Constantine is depicted to involve
himself in the supernatur...


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