A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself
docx
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Rasmussen College *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
B288
Subject
Philosophy
Date
Nov 24, 2024
Type
docx
Pages
3
Uploaded by miabella3023
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to
something bigger than oneself," - Campbell.
Anyone can become a hero—on purpose or even
accidentally. But it involves a painful evolution that
is a prerequisite to greatness.
Let me introduce Mother Teresa:
She has been an icon of love and care. To others she may have been
someone who worked for the unprivileged. She is an ultimate example of
transformational leadership, a model for helping others aspire to, and attain
high levels of performance for themselves and the organization. Mother
Teresa was altruistic and had a strong motivation and deep-seated interest in
helping others.
Instead of accepting credit for the accomplishments of her mission, it seems
that her primary objective as a leader was to serve those in need, regardless
of her position. She committed herself to putting her followers first, being
honest with them, and treating them fairly. Mother Teresa made it a priority
to listen to her followers and develop strong long-term relationships with
them. This allowed her to effectively understand the abilities, needs, and
goals of her followers, which, in turn, allowed her followers to achieve their
full potential.
Mother Teresa was able to effectively function as both a servant and as a
leader, a skill which likely resulted from her infectious optimism and ability to
connect with people from all walks of life. Here are the three stages of the
hero's journey as coined by academic Joseph Campbell in 1949:
The Departure Act
:
the Hero leaves the Ordinary World.
The Initiation Act
:
the Hero ventures into unknown territory (the "
Special World ") and is birthed into a true champion through various
trials and challenges.
The Return Act
:
the Hero returns in triumph
.
My realization in Campbells character's: The compassion for others. We vow
to liberate ourselves for the benefit of others. Practically speaking, that
means helping other people to see clearly and suffer less, by offering a
helping hand in any way shape or form. And that's what is exactly Mother
Theresa's main goal.
References:
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-each-stage-of-a-hero-
s-journey.html
https://creativeenglishteacher.com/pages/teaching-joseph-campbells-
the-heros-journey
http://www.movieoutline.com/articles/the-hero-journey-mythic-
structure-of-joseph-campbell-monomyth.html
https://www.google.com.ph/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/religious-
figure/mother-teresa
https://www.google.com.ph/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/religious-
figure/mother-teresa
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help