The Monomyth of Inclusion: The Hero and Heroine's Journey

Luke Skywalker died much to the heartbreak of millions of fans. But for writers, his death hailed the demise of the hero’s journey in popular culture, raising the question: does the monomyth still matter? In this presentation, I demonstrate how the monomyth can be retooled for inclusion of both journeys, and I show how George Lucas was not only the master of telling the hero’s journey, but the heroine’s journey as well. Join us!