
651 Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey | The Heroine's Labyrinth (with Douglas Burton) | My Last Book with Douglas Burton
The History of Literature
Exploring the Heroine's Labyrinth
This chapter examines the contrasting narratives of female protagonists within literature, focusing on the Heroine's Labyrinth as a new framework. By analyzing characters like Ellen Ripley and Jane Eyre, alongside archetypes from stories like Little Red Riding Hood, the speaker highlights the unique challenges and journeys faced by heroines compared to their male counterparts.
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