One common characteristic of the Hero is his or her tendency to have a mysterious familial past. Specifically, there is a high tendency for him or her to be orphaned and / or in some way be dislocated from the family:
In Million Dollar Baby (Academy Award Winner Best Film, 2004), Maggie feels separate and distinct from her white trash family.
In Spiderman, 2002 (US box office $403,000,000), Peter Parker lives with his aunt and uncle.
Tony Montana's mother (Scarface, 1983) disowns him. Moses was not brought up by his real parents.
Additionally, there is a high tendency for the Hero's family or parents, if referenced, to be special in some way. Harry Potters parents were supreme wizards. Jesus is the Son of God.
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