Analysis of Structure of Cheragh-ha ra Man Khamush Mikonam; Based on the Archetype of Hero's Journey

In oral and written literature, one of the most enduring archetypes is the archetype of hero's journey that is proposed by Joseph Campbell based on Jung’s views. According to Christopher Vogler, this universal archetype can be found in many films and stories all through the world. In other words, we can see the common structural elements in stories, myths and tales; the stages of archetype of hero's journey can be seen in them. By analyzing Zoya Pirzad’s novel Cheragh-ha ra man khamush mikonam (I Will Turn Off the Lights) the archetype of hero's journey can be seen. The first character of the novel, like the mythic heroes, begins a journey to her inner world and finally returns to her married life and those close to her while holding elixir of consciousness and self-examination. The present article tries to consider the novel from this view.