The idea of the monomyth can be mentioned in classic literature as well as in mono motion pictures. The definition Joseph Campbell gives of a hero deals with eight stages. These eight stages can be found in Beowulf in addition to Star Wars. Beowulf, the strongest of the people known as Geats, proclaimed that he would help get rid of the monster that was terrorizing the Danes. Star Wars', Luke Skywalker was a simple farm boy and became the greatest hero the galaxy had ever known. Luke was born during the chaos as the galaxy transitioned from Republic to the tyrannical Empire. Beowulf and Luke both had a boon, a timely blessing or benefit, from which they were given. The goal of the two heroes was to save their part of the world. Though they saved their part of the world successfully, they too reached a nadir. Although Beowulf and Star Wars are dissimilar stories, both hold many similarities.
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Notwithstanding the differences, the two stories are clearly similar. For example, it is relevant that when being a hero, a boon will always be present. In this case, the boon for Luke was the gift of power. Luke was always told that the Force was with him. Beowulf's boon was fame from fighting and defeating...