When James Bond saves the world, we identify with the character, and subconsciously recognize the story as having some connection with our own lives. ![]() We identify with the heroes because we were once heroic (descriptive) or because we wish we could do what the hero does (prescriptive). They deal with the basic journey we take in life. Many of the most successful films are based on these universal stories. The trappings might be different, the twists and turns that create suspense might change from culture to culture, the particular characters may take different forms, but underneath it all, it’s the same story, drawn from the same experiences. Whatever our culture, there are universal stories that form the basis for all our particular stories. We live the same stories, whether they involve the search for a perfect mate, coming home, the search for fulfillment, going after an ideal, achieving the dream, or hunting for a precious treasure. We share in the life journey of growth, development, and transformation. ![]() ![]() “Creating the Myth” by Linda Seger All of us have similar experiences.
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