PPT-Archetypes

The Models of Our Entertainment and Philosophies What is an Archetype An original model which other things are similarly patterned after They are the basic building blocks of stories that all writers use to create a world to which readers can escape. Frankenstein. What is an Archetype?. An original model which other things are similarly patterned after. An image, story pattern, character type, representation, or recurring idea. Evokes strong associations to the reader or observer. Folk tales depend heavily on archetypes. Children’s literature also depends heavily on archetypes and archetypal patterns. . Archetype. 1. . An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a prototype: . Senior English. 1. Defining archetypes. An . original model. or . type after which other similar things are . patterned. 1. Archetype - defined. A prototype: “ ‘Frankenstein’ . . . . 'Dracula' . . . 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' . . . the archetypes that have influenced all subsequent horror stories" (New York Times).. 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. . Carl Jung. 1875-1961. Freud’s BFF. Friendship ended over furious argument over the nature of the unconscious. Psychotic breakdown. Supported Nazis. Believed all humans share a vast . collective unconscious. 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?. Significant character roles/archetypes are found in every hero’s journey.. Characters can fill more than one role.. Certain roles won’t be included in every story.. Hero. The hero must learn in order to grow. Often the heart of a story is not the obstacles he faces, but the new wisdom he acquires, from a mentor, a lover, or even from the villain.. 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 . Archetype is a Greek word meaning “original pattern or model.”. In literature and art archetype is an image that reoccurs in different works, in different cultures, and in different periods of time.. 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.. Archetypes: . An archetype, also known as universal . symbol. , may be. --a character, --- a . theme. ,. --- a symbol or ----even a . setting. . . **Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have a common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work.. 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.