FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND: IMPRESSIONS OF REY

BEFORE A HERO CAN TAKE A SINGLE STEP, THEY MUST BE CRAFTED WITH THE POTENTIAL TO WITHSTAND THE TESTS TO FOLLOW. IN HER ONGOING SERIES ON THE HERO’S JOURNEY, TRICIA BARR EXAMINES THE FOUNDATION OF THE FORCE AWAKENS ’ BREAKOUT CHARACTER, REY.

Imagine Rey’s life story as footprints across the Jakku desert. Over time, the elements have erased or blurred her earliest tracks and left behind only what we see in The Force Awakens. What comes after this brief glimpse lies beyond the rise of a dune—to be discovered at a later time. Over the years, this occasional series of articles has evaluated the long, winding paths of many characters. But as Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, and Kylo Ren begin brand new adventures in a brand new trilogy, we are granted a fresh opportunity to explore a monomyth from its very beginnings. Rather than following in the footsteps of these characters, we can walk beside them on their journey. As we navigate the shifting sands, character development will be our focus. This…

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