A adaptação da jornada do herói no filme Homem-Aranha (2002)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the adaptation of the Hero’s Journey in the film Spider-Man (2002), directed by Sam Raimi, based on the concepts proposed by Joseph Campbell (2007) and their contemporary interpretations by Christopher Vogler (2006). The Hero’s Journey, a mythological narrative structure, consists of three main stages: departure, initiation, and return. Campbell uses this structure to describe the hero's transformative experiences, reflecting human psychology. The literature review presents Campbell’s theoretical foundation, followed by Vogler’s adaptation into a more accessible 12-step model for writers. In the film’s context, Peter Parker’s journey—from an ordinary young man to a superhero—is examined through the lens of the Hero’s Journey, highlighting his internal conflicts and moral dilemmas. The analysis explores narrative elements and their alignment with both Vogler’s and Campbell’s frameworks, demonstrating the ongoing relevance of the Hero’s Journey in contemporary cinematic storytelling. The results showed that, although Vogler’s structure is widely applied in the cinematographic industry, Campbell’s model remains influential, underscoring the complexity of human experiences portrayed in modern narratives.