It was a very interesting reading about Campbell - I didn't know about how much it influenced modern myths.
Campbell is a very influential figure but I think it's hard to apply his formulas to modern settings. So writers should either send characters back in time or look for new ways to develop them. Lucas sent his heroes into space and it worked.
And I agree that Buffy is a non-standard hero. But as for Angel and Spike - I see a bit of Arthur and Lancelot in them, can't help it. :)
Agree, they *are* Arthur and Lancelot (a very outrageous version of them, at least) during AtS season 5, but I think their journeys to that place and time are unique.
Oh, and the banners are gorgeous! Both in this post - 7 years of Buffy, and the one in LJ: wicked Joss playing chess with our heroes, but they still manage to grab a feel. :)
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Date: 2007-03-10 11:02 pm (UTC)Campbell is a very influential figure but I think it's hard to apply his formulas to modern settings. So writers should either send characters back in time or look for new ways to develop them. Lucas sent his heroes into space and it worked.
And I agree that Buffy is a non-standard hero. But as for Angel and Spike - I see a bit of Arthur and Lancelot in them, can't help it. :)
Agree, they *are* Arthur and Lancelot (a very outrageous version of them, at least) during AtS season 5, but I think their journeys to that place and time are unique.
Oh, and the banners are gorgeous! Both in this post - 7 years of Buffy, and the one in LJ: wicked Joss playing chess with our heroes, but they still manage to grab a feel. :)
*Blushes* Thank you!