King Saul is one of the most intriguing figures in the Bible Story. While showing much potential, the first political king of Israel just can't seem to get it right. In this episode we dive into the structure of a Tragic Hero narrative and pull out details from the story which have been forcing readers for generations to consider the following question: Was King Saul doomed to failure from the start? Listen to find out.

Topics Covered:

The Structure of a Tragic Hero Narrative
Saul's Nobility
Fatal Flaws, Woundedness
What Saul and Walter White have in common
Embracing the wound as transformation
Overcoming the wound as a separator between a hero and a tragic hero.
Saul and Zoolander--both ridiculously good-looking
The symbolism of Saul's sword
The symbolism of Saul's death

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