Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
In this plotline, parallel
to the central story of the Titanic's passengers, at least two Hero's Journeys are
unfolded: one of a scientist-adventurer seeking a physical treasure, the other of
an old woman returning to the scene o f a great disaster to relive a g r a n d passion.
A possible third Hero's Journey is that of the audience, traveling into the T i t a n i c
world to learn the dead ship's lessons.
Like many movies, Titanic is "bookended" by an outer tale, set in modern day,
that serves several important story functions. First, by using actual documentary
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footage of the Titanic wreck on the bottom of the sea, it reminds us that this is more
than a made-up story — it's a dramatization of a real event. T h e wreck of the ship
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