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Character Archetypes. A brief overview of the basics of archetypes in literature. Ms. Mitchell’s Class. From an unknown origin, but are preset at the moment of birth in everyone. They are the symbolic forms in the world’s myths, religions, art, literature and dreams. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Character ArchetypesCharacter ArchetypesA brief overview of the basics of archetypes in

literature.

Ms. Mitchell’s Class

So, what is an archetype?So, what is an archetype?From an unknown origin, but are preset at the moment of birth in everyone.

They are the symbolic forms in the world’s myths, religions, art, literature and dreams.

Archetypes are present in every culture & every historical time period.

Characteristics of Characteristics of archetypes:archetypes:

Shared with all of humanityConnects us to past and futureExpress themselves in various formsGrow out of people’s social, psychological and biological beings

Universal & keep common traitsCannot be explained by interactions among cultures

Recurrent, happen over all generations & cultures

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an…archetype!It’s an…archetype!

The HeroThe HeroHero=maleHeroine = femaleThis archetype embodies key traits valued by it’s originating culture.

Generally superhumanAble to perform extraordinary deeds for others

The Young Person from the The Young Person from the ProvincesProvinces

Hero/heroine is taken away as a young person

Raised by strangersLater returns home where he/she is a stranger who can see new problems and solutions.

The InitiatesThe InitiatesYoung hero/heroine who, prior to their quest, goes through training and ceremony

Usually innocent and often wear white

Onto the ladies…Onto the ladies…Female ArchetypesFemale Archetypes

Mother GoddessMother Goddess

Ideas of nourishment and creationWorshipped as a source of lifeHas the ability to give new birth to objects that seem dead

The Platonic IdealThe Platonic Ideal

Source of inspiration & spiritual ideal

Protagonist has intellectual rather than physical attraction toward her

The Unfaithful Wife/FriendThe Unfaithful Wife/FriendMarried to a man she sees as dullAttracted to a more desirable man

Damsel in DistressDamsel in DistressVulnerable womanMust be rescued by the heroOften used to ensnare the hero

In General…In General…Character ArchetypesCharacter Archetypes

The TricksterThe Trickster

A “wise-fool,” rascal who looks out for himself

Inventive agent whose actions can benefit human society

Symbolizes humans’ excess & outrageousness

MentorsMentorsServe as teachers or counselors to the initiates

Sometimes role models and parental figure

Group of CompanionsGroup of CompanionsLoyal companions willing to face any perils in order to be together

Loyal RetainersLoyal RetainersProtect the hero/heroineReflect the nobility of the hero/heroine

Somewhat like servantsHeroic themselves

The Friendly BeastThe Friendly BeastAnimal that befriends man

Evil Figure with Good HeartEvil Figure with Good HeartRedeemable devil figureSaved by nobility (or love) of the hero/heroine

The OutcastThe OutcastBanished from social group for some crime against fellow people

Destined to become a wanderer

The Devil FigureThe Devil FigureEvil incarnateOffers worldly goods (fame/knowledge) in exchange for their soul

The ScapegoatThe Scapegoat

Public punishment and/or death gets rid of a sin that has been visited upon a community

The Creature of the NightmareThe Creature of the Nightmare

Monster Usually summoned from the deepest, darkest part of human psyche to threaten the hero/heroine.

Let’s Review…Let’s Review…

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Trickster

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Mother Goddess

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Creature of the Nightmare

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The Platonic Ideal

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Hero

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The Temptress

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The Scapegoat

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Anti Hero

Good Job My Genius Students!!!Good Job My Genius Students!!!

Anti Hero

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