Archetypes of Cinematic Universes. Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Stranger Things

Have you ever wondered what Harry Potter, Anakin Skywalker, and Eleven from "Stranger Things" have in common? Why do we forget some stories immediately while we continuously rewatch others? Why, even in the most fantastic plot, do we always look for and find ourselves?

Kira Katz will explain how the elements of the universal monomyth transform into unique character development arcs.
Inside is an analysis of popular cinematic universes: "Harry Potter", "The Lord of the Rings", "Star Wars", and the hit of recent years "Stranger Things".

Kira Katz shows how the creators of cinematic universes worked with popular archetypes to build storytelling. We will learn how the Chosen One, Friend, Teacher, Shadow, and Trickster evolve and acquire new traits.

Kira Katz is a journalist, researcher of film theory and history, and the creator of the culture blog "Kira Writes".