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The Hero's Journey In The Film

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The exact moment Cobb escapes from the eternal return and thus completing the “hero’s journey” occurs when Mal dies after being shot by Ariadne. Cobbs states, “We had our time together. I have to let you go. I have to let you go” after which Mal closes her eyes, signaling the end of her hold on him. In response, Cobb also closes his eyes and looks away, reflecting Mal’s death in reality when she does the same. The mirrored occurrence of their eyes closing reflects the closing of the cycle for Cobb. He no longer has to return to his moments of regret nor feel guilt over Mal’s death. Mirroring the opening scene of the film, the film calls us back to that scene implying that Cobb’s journey has come full circle. His recent “letting go” of Mal allows

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