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CLAS230 Classical Mythology
Department of Classics
Monmouth College
THEME: "Star Wars" and the Heroic Journey
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The theme of CLAS230 Classical Mythology this semester is
an examination of the six episodes of "Star Wars" in
the context of the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. Particular focus will be placed on
the hero journey.
Some of the questions addressed in this course include:
What are the characteristics of a mythic hero? How does one become a hero? How
are modern heroes different from ancient ones? What is the hero journey? Who is
the real hero in "Star Wars," Luke Skywalker or Anakin Skywalker?
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This material has been published on the web by
Prof. Tom Sienkewicz for his students at Monmouth College. If you have any
questions, you can contact him at toms@monm.edu.
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