PPT-The Eight Hero Archetypes

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 worlds 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. . An . original model. after . which other things are similarly patterned.. An image, story pattern, character type, representation, or recurring idea.. What should I look for to identify archetypes?. Chapter Three. Chapter 3 Objectives:. Describe the meaning of mythology and explain how it relates to the study of the Humanities and the theory of Carl Jung.. Outline features of the archetype of the hero in myth.. 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.. Character Study. Character Alignments. Basic 9-Slot Chart. Basic 9-Slot Chart. Anime-Specific Archetypes. Tsundere. Mean/violent at first. Softens later on. Strengths: bold, driven, clever, loyal . Weaknesses: dishonest, manipulative, resentful. Book . (1). Choose one of the following books to read. Please see the next few slides. I have included excerpts from each book.. Complete the worksheets in the packet identifying the archetypes and the steps in the hero’s journey.. 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.. Archetypes and Symbols . Overview . What is the Definition?. What are some examples?. What is the difference between an archetype and a symbol?. What function do archetypes serve in a society or culture?. 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... ARCHETYPES. An archetype is defined as . a. . very typical example of a certain person or . thing or as an . original that has been imitated. .. In literature, this refers to characters.. In psychology, this refers to types of personalities.. 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.. 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. 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. .