9. Doomed Mentors: Common Occupational Hazards
May 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode description
It's not easy being a hero. It's even worse being the mentor. Why do most mentors die a gruesome death right before the hero wins the day? Writer Jonathan Carlson and Vickie Lan unpack this trope, looking at popular examples from books and movies, and discuss ways to make this plot device feel fresh again.
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