Summary: The Hero's Journey

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The life of Steve Jobs mimics “The Hero’s Journey” in many ways. One way this is represented is that Steve Jobs experienced the 5th stage of “The Hero’s Journey,” Allies/Helpers. According to “The Hero’s Journey,” “Every hero needs a helper, much like every superhero needs a sidekick.” This step is seen in Steve’s life where his helper is Woz, and according to him in his Stanford speech, “Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20.” Also, Steve Jobs follows the 6th stage of “The Hero’s Journey,” The Road of Trials. In “The Hero’s Journey,” “the road of trials is a series of test, tasks, or ordeals that the person must undergo to begin the transformation.” Steve Jobs followed this step

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