Back To The Future Hero's Journey
Joseph Campbell noticed recurring events take place in a certain pattern in most hero myths. This is referred to as the monomyth theory. Notably, Back to the Future is one of the many films which follow the pattern. Back to the Future is a classic science-fiction film that tells the story of Marty McFly, a teenage kid growing up in the fictional town of Hill Valley, California, alongside his parents, Lorraine and George and two siblings. Marty’s life seems pretty normal but when his longtime friend—the mad-scientist Doc Brown—invents a time machine, Marty is forced to embark on an adventure that requires him to go back in time to save his friend, rescue his family, and alter the course of history! In Back to the Future, Marty McFly displays characteristics of a hero such as: perseverance, remaining focused and bravery while undertaking the Hero’s Journey.
To begin with, perseverance is defined as continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. Marty exhibits perseverance in the beginning of the journey. For instance, The Call to Adventure happens before the Beginning of the journey when Doc rings …show more content…
Marty McFly cannot stand to be called a "chicken" and will bravely confront the person messing with him, or people he cares for. For instance, when Marty is inside 1955, Marty confronts Biff, the threatening bully, when Biff attempts to harass George and Lorraine. He wails out along with his emotions at the guitar and seeks a profession in this career. Marty portrays himself as the slick skateboarding cool guy with an attitude and is frequently referenced as a slacker Despite the portrayal with a hardcore demeanor, Marty is a passionate guy who cares deeply about his own family and his girlfriend Jennifer. Once, Marty is able to get George and Lorraine together to ensure the existence of him and his siblings, Marty must go back
To begin with, perseverance is defined as continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. Marty exhibits perseverance in the beginning of the journey. For instance, The Call to Adventure happens before the Beginning of the journey when Doc rings …show more content…
Marty McFly cannot stand to be called a "chicken" and will bravely confront the person messing with him, or people he cares for. For instance, when Marty is inside 1955, Marty confronts Biff, the threatening bully, when Biff attempts to harass George and Lorraine. He wails out along with his emotions at the guitar and seeks a profession in this career. Marty portrays himself as the slick skateboarding cool guy with an attitude and is frequently referenced as a slacker Despite the portrayal with a hardcore demeanor, Marty is a passionate guy who cares deeply about his own family and his girlfriend Jennifer. Once, Marty is able to get George and Lorraine together to ensure the existence of him and his siblings, Marty must go back