Symbolism and Emotional Depth

Christopher Vogler emphasizes the power of symbolism in storytelling to elicit strong emotional responses. For instance, the Titanic is imbued with potent symbols that reveal human nature and societal insights, such as the grandiose name evoking classical hubris and defiance of fate. Vogler states, 'Many people felt, even before the ship sailed, that the builders were tempting fate to give the ship such a grandiose name.' Symbolic changes suggest the end of a life phase and the beginning of another, creating profound audience engagement.