Alex Holzman asks what a hero is, and if Camus’ infamous character qualifies.
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The Absurd Heroics of Monsieur Meursault
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Re: The Absurd Heroics of Monsieur Meursault
Haven't we already given characters like this the term 'antihero'?
Best to ask Joseph Campbell what a hero is.
Best to ask Joseph Campbell what a hero is.
Re: The Absurd Heroics of Monsieur Meursault
He's the Gold Standard in deciphering myth. In place of religion we should attempt to understand what the ancient myths and those of indigenous people actually mean. For that service Campbell is more important than any Pope who ever lived.Dalek Prime wrote:Haven't we already given characters like this the term 'antihero'?
Best to ask Joseph Campbell what a hero is.
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Re: The Absurd Heroics of Monsieur Meursault
I have all the Bill Moyer's talks with him. Awesome stuff.Dubious wrote:He's the Gold Standard in deciphering myth. In place of religion we should attempt to understand what the ancient myths and those of indigenous people actually mean. For that service Campbell is more important than any Pope who ever lived.Dalek Prime wrote:Haven't we already given characters like this the term 'antihero'?
Best to ask Joseph Campbell what a hero is.