Friday, December 19, 2008

Shaolin Showdown

Matthew Polly's quest is really quite extrodinary, seeming like a real version of the monomyth. His call to action comes early, when he first watches Legend of the Iron fist. China is his land of fullfillment, Choach Cheng his supernatural guide. He goes through all the trials, meets a girlfriend (his godess) and fights against the communist coaches (his antagonist) and eventually, returns home, having become strong and sure of himself. His return home is rather odd though. He returns to China, like that was his home. A bit strange no?

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