PPT-Archetypal Theory Archetypal Theory

Sigmund Freud is the father of psychoanalysis He based many of his theories on the idea of the social archetype which causes archetypal theory to have similarities with Psychological Criticism which we will look at later this semester . What are a few examples of archetypes commonly found in literature and movies? . -Austin Hughes-. Archetypes. . in literature and film. Objective . Performance:. . Students will be able to locate examples of archetypal characters, symbols, and images. . A Handbook of Critical Approaches to Literature. I. Definitions and Misconceptions. Myth criticism deals with what Joseph Campbell called a “very deep chord” shared by all humans; the myth critic seeks out those mysterious elements that inform literary works and elicit near-universal human reactions, though there is no completely universal symbol.. 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.. Introduction. 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. . What Do Luke Skywalker, Simba, King Arthur, Moses, and William Wallace all have in common?. Jung and Campbell. Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell developed the idea of the archetype. Archetype: A recurring pattern of images, situations, or symbols found in the mythology, religion, art, and dreams of cultures around the world. or The Three Faces of Cinderella. Marxist. . Feminist. Archetypal. The Three Faces of Cinderella. Three popular critical lenses used in literary criticism are: . Marxist lens. Feminist lens. Archetypal lens. Archetype. Universal , Collective Unconscious. : Archetypes---. Mother, child, hero, trickster, giant, temptress, sage, etc.. Archetypes developed by Jung, a student of Freud. Looking for symbols. Humans were born innately knowing certain archetypes. Criticism: The Sacrific. e. Phases of Tragedy as outlined by . Northrop Frye. Drama. Literature written to be performed.. Mimetic—imitation of the human aspects. Tragedy. Original meaning— “goat song”. Theory #1. Little Red Riding Hood portrays the archetypal hero- quest. The quest follows the three step archetypal pattern of the initiation quest: 1) separation, 2) transformation, and 3) return. But it is a quest whose ‘return’ is a return to conformity to patriarchal and middle class ideals. Little Red Riding Hood ends the tale with no voice, diminished in size by the looming force of the hunter, and divested of her red hood.  . Way of looking beyond plot and character development . Allows you to put on a lens and view a text in a variety of different ways. Recognized Critical Lenses. Moral/Intellectual. Topical/Historical. New Critical/Formalist. 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?. Sigmund Freud is the father of psychoanalysis. He based many . of his theories on the idea of . the social archetype which causes archetypal theory to have similarities with Psychological Criticism (which we will look at later this semester. . 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. . Dead Poet’s Society. Step 1: Explore the various "levels of the mind" as they relate to characters or mass psychology in the literature. Freud separated the mind's force into a trinity: id (instinct of character), ego (realistic part of the character) and superego (moralizing part of the character). The way characters use these three mental powers to navigate life's events is central to a Freudian analysis..