The Hero’s Journey

A Jedi and a Little Girl

Have you read The Wizard of Oz? Here’s the story in a nutshell:

Dorothy Gale, a young girl swept from her Kansas home by a tornado, lands in the magical land of Oz and sets out along the Yellow Brick Road to ask the Wizard for a way home. Guided by her journey and joined by three colorful companions seeking missing virtues, she overcomes threats from the Wicked Witch of the West while helping her friends discover their own inner strengths. Ultimately, Dorothy realizes that the power to return home was within her all along, returning to Kansas with a renewed appreciation for her family and place in the world.

Luke Skywalker... Do I need to rehash his initial tale in Star Wars: A New Hope? Pshaw! Go see it on Disney or buy a copy on Amazon. It’s one of those movies you should know.

OK, OK, here’s the dime store version: