The X-Men movie has been used as a classic example to observe the hero’s journey. While previous studies focused on Logan’s transformation more, the importance of changes in other characters should not be underestimated. Although Logan dominates the X-Men story, Rogue gives rise to other characters stepping into the journey. Challenges Rogue experiences in her journey are far riskier because of her power and the process of Rogue attempting to fix her incompleteness empathizes the audience. Thus the hero’s journey of Rogue actually has a larger influence on the overall story arc of the film than others.
Rogue is the reason why other characters change. When Rogue asks Logan to give her a ride, he refuses first but finally picks her up for…show more content… Rogue is of importance for Magneto, the antagonist, and he has been chasing for her throughout the movie. Magneto sends out one of his three henchmen, Mystique who disguises as Bobby, induces Rogue to leave the school “If I am you, I will get myself out of here.”(X-Men 2000). Rogue then get onto a train where Magneto catches her using a tranquilizing dart. As Rogue is gifted to absorb and duplicate other’s power, Magneto needs her mutant ability to implement his conspiracy. Magneto alone can’t run the machine that transforming mankind into mutants. He needs to use Rogue as a medium of his power to initiate the machine. He is aware of that Rogue will be hurt or even die because of his transmission of power by force, but he believes that what he is doing is for the mutant’s common good and Rogue’s sacrifice is necessary for the survival of mutants. Magneto insists that “there is no land of tolerance”(X-Men 2000). The fact that Magneto is able to put his plan into practice to meet his crazy intention increases the danger Rogue is facing to, deepens the impact she has on the story
