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The Heroic Transformation Of Dexter Morgan, Killer Of Killers, S. S. Diaz
The Heroic Transformation Of Dexter Morgan, Killer Of Killers, S. S. Diaz
Scott T. Allison
The purpose of this chapter is to describe the heroic life and transformation of a prominent television character Dexter Morgan, during seasons one through four of Dexter, a serial killer of killers. This chapter first reviews the hero’s journey as described by Joseph Campbell (1949).
Sectumsempra: An Analysis Of The Heroic Transformation Of Severus Snape, Jake C. Cardwell
Sectumsempra: An Analysis Of The Heroic Transformation Of Severus Snape, Jake C. Cardwell
Scott T. Allison
This chapter seeks to examine the character Severus Snape and his heroism. I will go about this task by analyzing Snape’s life and legacy, and judging him through several lenses of heroism science. Most importantly, the goal of this discussion is to determine whether or not Snape is truly a “hero.” Whether you love him or hate him, Severus Snape is one of the most recognizable literary characters of the twenty-first century, and his morality and merits are still talked about by fans of the Harry Potter franchise. I will use traditional archetypes and theories of heroism science to determine …