Magic Weapon Archetype

Archetype In this novel the magic weapon is joy and laughter. “A small sound escaped his mouth,” and “let the loudest sound of all free,” are an example of joy and laughter giving Will and his father strength in the midst of their situation. (Bradbury258) At this point Will is faced with impossible odds, but a single moment of joy with his father gives him the strength to push through. Sometimes a single moment where we forget the things around us can make us stronger when we turn our focus back on the situation at hand. However, “Silence. Except for the faint sobbing,” and “eyes trembling with tears, lay William,” show us how tears and mourning were harmful to Will’s situation. (Bradbury 219) When Will gave into sadness it led to him being