PPT-Introduction to Archetypes

Star Wars A New Hope Luke Skywalker is an orphan living with his uncle and aunt in the remote wilderness of Tatooine He is rescued from aliens by wise bearded Ben Kenobi who turns out to be a Jedi Knight. The Definition of the Hero: . From Shrek to Wolverine and Everyone Else in Between. What is an archetype?. The term “archetypes” signifies ancient patterns of personality and relationships that appear across the world’s myths, legends, and folk tales.. What is an Archetype?. The word is derived from the Greek: . arche. , . original, and . typos, . form or model; thus, original model.. Archetypes = Original Model. A key to understanding folk literature is to understand archetypes. . Notes on Mythological/Archetypal Approach. Mythological, Archetypal, and Psychological criticism are all closely related. This is because Freud formulated many theories around the idea of the social archetype, and his pupil, Carl Jung, expanded and refined Freud’s theories into a more cross-cultural philosophy.. What is a Situational Archetype?. Usually, a story is built upon a formulaic structure.. Most stories have . more than one situation. . . An experience that a hero or character must endure to move from one place in life to the next.. Before Viewing . “Mythology in Literary Culture”. Individually, brainstorm several different “character types” that you might find in literature, modern TV shows, movies, or dramas. . What do the following have in common?. (1925-1942). Baby Boom Gen.. (1943-1960). Generation X. (1961-1981). Millennials. (1982-2000). “. The Crisis. ”. Environment. - Crisis. . - Depression/WWII. Childhood. - Non-. existant. Archetype. . What is an Archetype?. An . original model . on which something is patterned or based (. prototype. ). In literature: . character, action . or . situation . that represent . universal patterns . in . What’s the Difference?. Definition of STEREOTYPE.  A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. .. Not literary. We avoid using this term to talk about classifying characters, settings, plot points, etc... Agree or Disagree?. As the following statements appear on the screen, . show me thumbs up if . you strongly agree. If you strongly disagree with the statement, . show me thumbs down.. There is no such thing as a completely original idea.. Archetypes. While studying literature from around the world, researchers found that people who had NO contact with each other told stories that were similar. The basic elements of these stories are called . An archetype is the original pattern or model . Archetypes can be applied to an image, a theme, a symbol, an idea, a character type, or a plot pattern.. Archetypes can be expressed in myths, dreams, literature, religions, fantasies, and folklore.. Plot Structure. Based Upon Conflict. (. wo. )man v. (. wo. )man. (. wo. )man v. nature. (. wo. )man v. self. (. wo. )man v. . the environment/society. (. wo. )man v. machine/technology. (. wo. )man v. the supernatural. A. . Greek word meaning “. original pattern, or . model. ” . Researchers have been able to collect and compare myths, legends, and religions of cultures from all around the world. . They . discovered that for centuries, people who had NO contact with each other had passed down stories through generations that were similar to the stories of other cultures. . David Wetterbro. Carina Sandell. david.wetterbro@regionostergotland.se. carina.sandell@regionostergotland.se. 8 september 2022. Background. 2. Cardiologists in Region . Östergötland. want to know which individuals meet the diagnostic criteria for heart failure so that these individuals can be followed and data about healthcare needs, drug use and life expectancy can be linked together .