The hero myth is the root of all stories in all cultures, the elements of this myth can be found all over the world in any movie, book, or play. These hero myths are so successful because one connects to it, at one point or another one wanted to be a hero or had the desire to find a fortune. A respectable model of the hero myth is Katince Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” this character embraces everything for the hero myth from the humble beginnings to the catalyst and even the transformation. The hero myth has a unique place in the heart of the world, it links people to a part of their society. In most hero myths, it all begins modest and humble where the hero is just an average person with no unusual significance. Katince Everdeen was nothing special, she was just a member of her society living as she was taught. The way she has a standard family and lives a customary life, such as everyone in her society. This helps the reader associate to her, the reader finds comfort in the fact that she has a sister similar to anyone and that she woke up that day not thinking anything of it. This allows the reader to fantasize that this could happen to anyone, this is why the hero myth was created in the first place to let …show more content…
This is the moment that sends the hero into the greatest adventure of their life. For katince Everdeen this moment was when the names where being called for the participants of The Hunger Games and her sisters name was called, which was a problem. Katince to protect her loved one, volunteered so her sister wouldn’t have to endure such challenge. This support the reader in bonding to Katince by feeling the rush of emotions as she springs into action to protect her sister. Anyone would understand the emotion of wanting to protect a sibling. This is the moment that changed everything for Katince, she wasn’t just a regular member of her society anymore, she had to be