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ArchetypesArchetypes
DefinitionDefinition
An archetype is a universal symbol.
These symbols stretch across time and
culture.
Originator of the Idea of Originator of the Idea of ArchetypesArchetypes
Carl Jung developed the idea of archetypes. He believed that man has unconscious, pre-existing images that act as organizing principles for what we see and do.
Literary Symbols Literary Symbols vs. vs.
ArchetypesArchetypes
Literary Symbol: a symbol that is specific to one work of literature
Archetype: a symbol that is not specific to one work of literature but is relevant in many works of literature throughout time and cultures.
Character Character ArchetypesArchetypes
The HeroThe Hero Spirited away and raised by foster parents
Almost nothing is known about his childhood
Upon reaching manhood he returns to his future kingdom
Has a victory over a king or beast
Marries a princess (gets the girl)
Has a mysterious death
The Young Man from the The Young Man from the ProvincesProvinces
Hero is spirited away as a young man and raised by strangers. He later returns to his home and heritage where he is a stranger who can see new problems and new solutions.
The InitiatesThe Initiates
These are young heroes or heroines who, prior to their quest, must
endure some training and ceremony. They are usually innocent and often
wear white.
MentorsMentors
These individuals serve as teachers or counselors to the initiates. Sometimes they work as role models and often serve as a father or mother figure.
Mentor-Pupil RelationshipMentor-Pupil Relationship
The mentor teaches by example the skills necessary to survive the quest.
Father-Son ConflictFather-Son Conflict
Tension often results from separation during childhood or from an external source. When the
individuals meet as men, the mentor often has a higher place in the affections of the hero than the
natural parent.
Group of Hunting Group of Hunting CompanionsCompanions
Loyal companions willing to face any number of perils for the experience of being together to share life’s adventures.
Loyal RetainersLoyal Retainers
These individuals are somewhat like servants who are heroic themselves. Their duty is to protect the hero and reflect the nobility of the hero.
Friendly BeastFriendly Beast
This creature shows that even nature is on the side of the hero.
The Devil FigureThe Devil Figure
Evil incarnate, this character offers worldly goods,
fame, or knowledge to the
protagonist in exchange for
possession of the soul.
The Evil Figure with the The Evil Figure with the Ultimately Good HeartUltimately Good Heart
A redeemable devil figure
saved by the nobility or love
of the hero.
The ScapegoatThe Scapegoat
A human or animal whose death in a public ceremony expiates some taint or sin that
has been visited upon a community. Death often makes scapegoats a more powerful force in the society than when they lived.
Who is our most famous scapegoat?
The OutcastThe Outcast
A figure who is banished from a social group for
some crime (real or imagined) against a
fellow man. The outcast is usually
destined to become a wanderer from place to place.
The Woman The Woman FigureFigure
The Earth MotherThe Earth Mother
Symbol of fruition, abundance and fertility. She provides emotional and spiritual nourishment for those with whom she comes in contact. Usually is shown wearing earth colors. She
usually has large breasts and hips to symbolize her childbearing
capabilities.
The TemptressThe Temptress
The temptress is a sensuous beauty that physically attracts the hero. She
usually contributes to his downfall.
The Unfaithful WifeThe Unfaithful Wife
This woman is married to a
man she finds dull or boring
and is interested in a more virile or exciting man.
The Platonic IdealThe Platonic Ideal
A woman who the hero is intellectually or spiritually attracted to. They do not have a romantic relationship.
Star-Crossed LoversStar-Crossed Lovers
A couple that is in love but their relationship is not approved of by their families or society. It is fated to end tragically for one or both of them.
Creature of NightmareCreature of Nightmare
A monster created in the deepest, darkest part of the human psyche.
Usually a perversion of the human form.