For centuries unrelated groups have passed down through generations stories that were similar to the stories of other cultures The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES What is an archetype ID: 702740
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ArchetypesSlide2
Introduction
Researchers have collected and compared myths, legends, and stories from cultures all around the world.
For centuries, unrelated groups have passed down through generations stories that were similar to the stories of other cultures.
The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES.Slide3
What is an archetype?
A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life generally
A situation that occurs over and over again in literature
Quest
Initiation/coming of age
Attempt to overcome evilSlide4
Archetypal Characters
Character
Description
Examples
The Hero
Larger-than-life character
Often goes on some
kind of journey or quest
Demonstrates qualities and abilities valued by his/her culture
King Arthur
Frodo
(The Lord of the Rings)
Harry Potter
Wonder Woman (DC Comics)
Katniss Everdeen
(
Hunger Games
)Slide5
Archetypal Characters
Character
Description
Example
The Father
Figure
Protector and leader
Dumbledore (
Harry Potter
)
Obi
Wan Kenobi (
Star Wars
)
The Mother Figure
Protective nurturer
and gentle provider
Mrs.
Weasely
(Harry
Potter)
Fairy Godmother (
Cinderella
)Slide6
Archetypal Characters
Character
Description
Example
The Temptress
Woman who uses her power (intellect, magic, beauty) to make men weak or distract them from quest
The White Witch
(Narnia
series)
Talia al
Ghul
(
Batman
)
Monster/ Villain
Evil
a
ntagonist
May represent particular sin or vice
The Joker (
Batman
)
Darth Vader (
Star Wars
)Slide7
Archetypal Characters
Character
Description
Example
The Innocent/ Wise Fool
Lacks experience
Represents virtue/purity
Dorothy
(
The Wizard of Oz
)
Luna
Lovegood
(
Harry Potter
)
The Damsel in Distress
Woman who needs to be rescued
Rapunzel
Sleeping Beauty
Faithful
Companions
Characters who assist or guide the protagonist
Caitlin, Cisco
(
The
Flash
)
Donkey (
Shrek
)
Sam (
Lord of the Rings
)Slide8
Archetypal Characters
Character
Description
Example
The
Trickster
Tricks others to get what he/she wants
Can be
virtuous and/or evil
Bart Simpson (
The Simpsons
)
Loki (
Thor
)
The Underdog
Odds stacked against him/her
Usually wins something of value in the end
David (versus Goliath,
The Bible
)
Neville
Longbottom
(Harry Potter)Slide9
Archetypal Settings
Place
Description
Crossroads
Place of suffering and decision
Underworld
Place where the hero encounters fear or death
Maze or Labyrinth
Represents a puzzling dilemma or great uncertainty
Castle
Strong place of safety; holds treasure or princess; may be bewitched or enchantedSlide10
Archetypal Journeys
Patterns
Quest
to Know Who You Are
Quest to Find Knowledge
Quest to Find the Promised
Land or to Build a Beautiful City
The Warrior’s Quest to Save the People and Rid the Land
of Danger
Quest
for Revenge
Quest for Fame and Fortune
Fool’s Quest (a silly
person saves the land because of his innocence or foolishness)
Search for Love