Thelonious Monk

Four sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelonious_Monk
http://www.answers.com/topic/thelonious-monk
http://www.howardm.net/tsmonk/tsmonk.php
http://www.theloniousmonk.com/

Strange Birth- Started playing piano at the age of 6, Self-Taught.
Call to Adventure- Eavesdropping on his Sister's piano lessons, realization that he wanted to play piano.
Crossing the Threshold- Toured with an evangelist playing the Church Organ, reportedly very uncomfortable.
Hero Partners- The Evangelist, his influences: Art Tatum, Duke Ellington.
Tests, Trials- Was caught with narcotics that did not belong to him and his NYC cabaret card was taken.
Tests, Trials- Diagnosed with Manic Depression and many of his "quirks" were attributed as such.
The Ultimate Boon- Was returned his Cabaret Card and then was able to perform again.
Master of Two Worlds- Found balance within his mind between his mental illness and sanity.
Final Battle- The mental battle Monk had with himself fighting Manic Depression and Dementia.
Death of the Hero- Died of a stroke in 1982.

Luke Skywalker vs. Doug (Blue Diamond)

Luke's quest and Doug's quest in the Blue Diamond can be compared in many different ways. Throughout their struggles they encounter many similar problems and triumphs, for instance to start each of their journeys they both refuse to go. Doug by making an excuse that he has to study, and Luke by saying he must stay on the farm 1 more year. Another comparison that can be easily made is that of the hero partner, both have ones close to them. For Luke it's Han, or even Obi-Wan Kenobi, and for Doug it's obviously Quinn. The similarities between the two stories are very visible and easily noted, even if the quests seem different.