Feminism in the Worlds of Neil Gaiman by Tara Prescott & Aaron Drucker

Author:Tara Prescott & Aaron Drucker [Prescott, Tara & Drucker, Aaron]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature, Essays
ISBN: 9780786466368
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012-09-25T22:00:00+00:00

The kitsune’s heroism is clear. But what about the monk? On a psychoanalytical level, Campbell’s notion of heroism could be tied up with Jung’s concept of individuation, which is essential in reaching the stage of personal development and maturity that makes one a hero. Even though the monk is quite a lackluster character at the beginning, his heroic nature is revealed thanks to the kitsune. Indeed, thanks to the information revealed by the Dream King, the monk becomes aware of the willing sacrifice that the fox made for him. The issue of free will and choice is crucial here. In a truly moving and very restrained conversation, the monk demands that the fox stop taking on the curse meant for him. This is the moment in the story when the monk rises to a heroic status; this is his sublime moment of moral nobility and courage:

“My lord,” said the monk. “I am a monk. I own nothing but my begging bowl. But the dream that fox dreamed was my dream by rights. I ask for it to be returned to me.”

But, said the King, if I return your dream to you, you must die in her place.

“I understand that,” said the monk. “But it is my dream. And I will not have the fox die in my place” [106].

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