Talk:Lars Barriga/@comment-31509668-20170530181856

Has anyone else noticed that this arc for Lars is following the blueprint for the Hero's Journey almost step by step?

Consider:

Ordinary World - Lars baking ube cake for an evening with the Cool Kids.

Call to Adventure - Lars is abducted.

Refusal of the Call - Lars abandons Sadie and hides.

Meeting the Mentor - Steven, who is half gem and has knowledge of the gem world that Lars lacks.

Crossing the Threshold - The ship leaves the ordinary world, Earth, for the special world, Homeworld.

Tests, Allies and Enemies - Lars has an ally in the form of Steven and possibly Topaz. He gains more when he meets the Off Color gems. He has enemies in the form of Aquamarine and the Diamonds. His first test is assisting Steven in getting the destabilizer which he fails.

Approach - His appearance at Steven's trial which provides him his first view of gem society and the challenges that await him.

The Ordeal - Lars descent into the depths of Homeworld where he has to overcome his fears and confront the threat of the shattering robonoids. For Lars this phase is still ongoing as of this writing.

The Reward - Lars gains a new appreciation of his own abilities as he discovers a part of himself he didn't know existed.

The Resurrection - For Lars this is literal. He is killed defending the Off Color gems and Steven's tears ressurect him into a new transcendent form.

The Road Back - Lars and the Off Color gems are searching for a way off Homeworld after Steven returns home.

Return with the Elixir - Lars can either use his newly gained knowledge and powers to lead the Off Color gems off Homeworld to safety on Earth or he can stay on Homeworld to protect the Off Color gems and ultimately change their society into a place where they can be safe and accepted.

It's the monomyth once again.