![]() ![]() After this conflict, an ally is clearly defined, and you see Will finally approaching his ‘inmost cave’ or his goal. However, in Good Will Hunting step six isn’t as defined as in Harry Potter, as it blurs with step seven, ‘approach to the inmost cave.’ An enemy is discovered when Lambeau gets impatient with the progress made by Will and Sean and shows he only cares about Will’s math skills, not his happiness. In Harry Potter, this is when Harry befriends Ron and Hermione and becomes enemies with Draco. Step six, ‘tests, allies, enemies’, is the time in which the hero explores their new world and faces trials. This is him crossing the threshold and discovering there is something he needs to change about himself. ![]() This introduces Will’s adventure as this causes him and Sean to have a meaningful discussion about Will being completely guarded. After a great date with Skylar, Will never calls her back because he’s terrified. This step occurs at a Harvard University bar when Will meets Skylar. The fifth step, ‘crossing the threshold’ is where the hero leaves their ordinary world and crosses into their adventure. Sean completely alters Will’s outlook on life. This role in Good Will Hunting is filled by Sean Maguire, a sympathetic therapist helping Will steer through his psychological problems. Mentors help heroes along their journeys, and they tend to teach heroes how to help themselves. Step four, ‘meeting the mentor figure’, who is typically older and possesses a more considerable breadth of knowledge than others. It seems no-one will work with him, until Sean. It’s apparent he is refusing the guidelines as he uses his intelligence to deter five therapists. Will’s alright to work on math with Professor Lambeau, but he won’t attend therapy. He steps in and Will avoids jail provided he works with Lambeau and routinely sees a therapist. This is indicated when Professor Lambeau finds Will being held for assaulting a police officer. The herald archetype is a character who signifies that change is coming for the hero. This prompts Professor Lambeau to seek him out and Professor Lambeau’s archetypal role is established as the herald. Will solves a complex mathematical problem on a university chalkboard while taking a break from mopping the floors. The second step, “a call to adventure”, occurs when Will encounters the herald and stays out of prison. This is observed in Will overcoming the obstacles of his abusive past and a class system to achieve and become more than is expected. Comparing such stories with Will, their common hero archetype is illustrated by the process of overcoming obstacles to achieve goals. Everyone’s familiar with orphaned heroes they litter the pages and screens of beloved stories like Harry Potter and Oliver Twist. Will represents two common archetypes that align together the hero archetype (the principal character that endures trials), and the orphan archetype (which establishes an emotional connection). This is where we find our genius hero, Will Hunting, living as a janitor who spends many days getting in trouble with the law. Step one is the “ordinary world” which introduces the hero’s everyday life. ![]()
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