Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
Marsellus is both H E R A L D and M E N T O R , godlike, seen only from behind,
possessed of a M E N T O R ' S wisdom and a definite philosophy of life. Perhaps sig
nificantly, he has a Band-Aid on the back of his neck. Was he simply cut while shaving
his perfectly bald head, or does the Band-Aid cover something more sinister — like
the alien brain implants from the 1 9 5 0 s classic Invaders From Mars) Like the glowing
contents of the briefcase, it poses a puzzle which the moviemakers decline to solve.
Marsellus counsels Butch to swallow his pride and give up his shot at being
featherweight champion of the world in return for the sure thing. Butch doesn't hesitate
before accepting his Call to throw the fight. H e takes the money unhesitatingly. He
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seems to be accepting the Call, but in fact, as we later learn, he is planning to R E F U S E
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