The Harry Potter and Star Wars stories are good examples of the applicability of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth.)
Both are orphans living with distant relatives (foster parents or aunts and uncles).
Both meet magical wizards as mentors (Hagrid or Ben Kenobi).
Both have unique skills (a great little pilot and a quidditch player)
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