Not a Hero’s Journey: Exploring the Complexity of Dune

Dune’s Paul Atreides has a Messiah complex… literally

Image by Jörg Peter from Pixabay

“Dune,” Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction masterpiece, has captivated readers for decades with its epic scope, intricate world-building, and thought-provoking themes. In 2021 it was also adapted as a motion picture (excluding David Lynch’s attempt back in the 80’s, and the…