PPT-Symbols and Archetypes

in Childrens Literature by Alleen Nilsen and Don Nilsen Childrens literature is a good place to look for symbols and archetypes that are important to a culture because Authors and artists use simple concepts so children will understand them. 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: . Overview. English. Language Arts. Archetypes. Literature and film can be classified into different genres. Many short stories, novels, poems, plays and films share common features even though they were written by people from different parts of the world and at different times in history.. 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).. 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 an Archetype?. An . original model . on which something is patterned or based (. prototype. ). In literature: . character, action . or . situation . that represent . universal patterns . in . Serve as a representation of a specific person, act, deed, place or conflict. They are easily recognizable but not as common as situational archetypes.. The Archetypes Include: . Light vs. Darkness. . 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 . Freedom!. Agenda for TODAY 10/25. Jung main points. break. Jung archetypes exercise. Watch the “inside” exercise (use “Unforgiven” or “slapstick”). assignment. Psyche. The psyche came before the words. Day One. Origins…. Westerns. are a . genre of films . usually set . in the American West that . embody . the spirit, the . struggle, . and the demise of the new . frontier.. Most . of the characteristics of Western films were part of 19th century popular . Be an Expert!. Oral Tradition. Stories handed down through generations using word of mouth.. The stories we have all heard as a kid!. Example:. Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Jack and the Bean Stalk. 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. 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.. th. Grade Literature. Mrs. Green. What is an archetype?. an . image. , . character. , story, symbol, situation, or pattern that has been used since the earliest times to . represent a universal idea. 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. .