hoidhunter he/him Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 I'm mobile so I'm keeping it brief for now. I'll probably expand tomorrow. Kenton's journey of responsibility reflects my own journey into true adulthood. If you are a parent, you can most likely intue my meaning. Please post your thoughts.
Pathfinder Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Well that is the classical premise of the hero's journey. Young person is cast from home. Travels and trains. Faces adversity, Grows. Returns home changed. Same with the process of becoming an adult.
Stormgate he/him Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 While it has some of the elements of the hero's journey, it really isn't. Most of the actual action happens after he gets back. On topic, I can see how the rebellion that people express during adolescence is turned on its head when you raise your own rebellious children. I have no children, but my mother has said that the curse of a mother is to have a child that is just like you.
hoidhunter he/him Posted May 15, 2016 Author Posted May 15, 2016 Yeah. I just finished a reread of white sands...I've now got a 2 year old, and have another one on the way. Reading White sands again after becoming a Dad...some things really stood out to me. Kenton's transformation from a youth that views the rules put on him as unjust and constricting and needless, as someone who is responsible for the well being of a number of people who depend on him, and realized the reason and necessity of these rules...really spoke to me. I just keep looking back on my time spent in my mother's home...constantly bucking the rules and complaining about the injustice of having to do what someone else tells you to do. NOW...I've come to develop a new found respect for my mother...and the many sacrifices that she had to make in order to care for my brother and I. I see a strong parallel with Kenton being willing to do ANYTHING to protect the diem...even getting himself killed to ensure their well being. To be 100% honest...I originally posted this topic after a night out with some friends...and was a little tipsy...and a little emotional. But...I do feel that there are strong parallels between Kenton's behavior, and what it takes to be a good parent.
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