In this episode, we discuss Rey’s heroine journey in The Force Awakens. Using Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth as a story template, we consider how Rey’s journey mirrors Luke Skywalker’s, as well as how it differs. We explore how Kylo Ren impacts Rey’s story and how she influences his. We also speculate on how their arcs will continue in Star Wars Episode VIII and the rest of the Sequel Trilogy and what Rey and Kylo might come to mean to each other. We use examples from mythology and fairy tales to help us analyse Rey’s role and her Heroine’s Journey in the Sequel Trilogy. We predict her likely path in Star Wars Episode 8 including some information from recent spoilers.
