Curtis James Jackson III's Real Life Hero's Journey

1. Special Birth - at an early age, Curtis Jackson's father left him and his mother was shot.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1265067/bio

2. Supernatural Guide - in his early career, young 50 Cent was introduced to Jam Master Jay
http://www.50centfanforum.com/bio.html

3. Crossing the Threshold - 50 Cent released his commercial debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" in February, 2003
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/50-Cent/biography/

4. Hero Partners - 50 Cent was befriended by fellow rapper Eminem, who signed him to his label, Shady
http://www.answers.com/topic/curtis-jackson

5. Tests/Ordeals/Hero Deeds - 50 Cent encountered a test to survive, when he was shot 9 times outside of his grandmother's house in 2000
http://www.50centfanforum.com/bio.html

6. Journey to the Underworld - 50 Cent spent over 6 weeks in the hospital and took about 5 months to fully recover from his injuries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Jackson_III

7.  Apothesosis/Deification - 50 Cent emerged successful after recovering from his injuries and even started his own label, G-Unit
http://www.50centfanforum.com/bio.html

8. Death of the Hero - After recovering from his injuries, he moved to Canada looking for somewhere to record songs, as he couldn't find anywhere to record in the US
http://www.50centfanforum.com/bio.html

9. Master of Two Worlds - 50 Cent was a leader in the music industry as well as in shoe design and television shows - http://www.50centfanforum.com/bio.html

10. Freedom to Live - Now 50 Cent produces music openly, without much fear of being shot. And still does music appearances with other artists like Jeremih
http://www.50centfanforum.com/bio.html

Analytical Paragraph

        The character Doug from Blue Diamond is a hero like Luke Skywalker because they both helped someone in need, traveled out of their comfort zones, and accomplished their tasks. The first reason why Doug is a hero is that he helped a friend in need. Doug helped his friend Quinn when he was considering committing suicide, he stuck with Quinn in Las Vegas while they were there because Doug is a good friend. Luke helped someone in need when he helped princess Leah deliver the message to the rebel base on Yavin. The second reason that Doug is a hero like Luke is that in Blue Diamond is that he was pulled out of his comfort zone and pushed through the experience and managed to save his friend. Luke was pushed out of his comfort zone on the Death Star while they were trying to save princess Leah from the Imperial Army. Doug was pushed out of his comfort zone when he was being forced to go to Las Vegas with Quinn as well as when he bought the diamond from the man in the parking ramp. Lastly, Doug should be considered a hero because he accomplished has task, just like Luke. After he made Quinn promise to not commit suicide he accomplished his task. Luke accomplished his task after destroying the Death Star and delivering the message to the rebels. To me, Doug should be considered a hero as much as Luke. Doug saved a human life, if that doesn't make you a hero, i don't know what does.