"First Rule: You Do Not Talk About Fight Club" Finding Mythology in Modern Film.
This paper investigates the film "Fight Club" according to the myth of the hero. While Joseph Campbell's definition of the hero shall be frequently used, the hero concepts found in the works of Carl G. Jung, Frederick Nietzsche, and Sigmund Freud will also be incorporated. In doing so, it is made evident that the character of Jack is the epitome of the modern hero, where he embodies the character traits and personal qualities that set an individual apart in the process towards becoming a "hero." 22 pgs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
