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ARCHETYPES

ARCHETYPES. World Literature Ms. M. Riddick. What is an archetype?. A pattern that appears in literature across cultures and is repeated through the ages. An archetype can be a character , plot , an image/symbol , or a setting (EOL World Literature 1177 ). Common Archetypes .

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ARCHETYPES

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  1. ARCHETYPES World Literature Ms. M. Riddick

  2. What is an archetype? • A pattern that appears in literature across cultures and is repeated through the ages. • An archetype can be a character, plot, an image/symbol, or a setting (EOL World Literature 1177).

  3. Common Archetypes CHARACTERS • Angel / Fairy Godmother • Hero

  4. Archetypal characters • Angels / Fairy godmothers are typically represented as winged beings • who intervene in times of great need • or for the purpose of delivering a message of guidance or instruction from higher beings to humans.

  5. Archetypal characters Who is this angel / fairy godmother? Glinda, the good witch, from The Wizard of Oz

  6. Archetypal characters • Who is this angel / fairy godmother? From Disney’s Cinderella

  7. Archetypal characters Hero—a character who in the face of danger & adversity or from a position of weakness, displays courage and a will for self-sacrifice for some greater good.

  8. Archetypal characters Who is this hero? Harry Potter

  9. Archetypal characters Indiana Jones Who is this hero?

  10. Now you try. . . What archetypal character is present in Pandora’s myth? • Temptress / Siren—Characterized by sensuous beauty, this woman is attractive and ultimately brings about downfall.

  11. Common Archetypes: PLOT • Battle between good and evil • The task

  12. Archetypal Plots: • Battle between good and evil • a battle between two primal forces. Mankind shows eternal optimism in the continual portrayal of good triumphing over evil despite great odds.

  13. Archetypal PlotsGood vs. Evil • What film presents this plot? • A war re-erupts on Earth between two robotic clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, leaving the fate of mankind hanging in the balance.

  14. Archetypal PlotsGood vs. Evil What film presents this plot? Transformers

  15. Archetypal PlotsGood vs. Evil • What film presents this plot? • Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, teams up with other rebels, and tries to save Princess Leia from the evil clutches of Darth Vader.

  16. Archetypal PlotsGood vs. Evil What film presents this plot? Star Wars

  17. Archetypal Plots: • The Task • To save the kingdom, win the fair lady, to identify himself so that he may resume his rightful position, • the hero must perform some superhuman deed.

  18. Archetypal PlotsThe task • What film presents this plot? • An ogre, in order to regain his swamp, travels along with an annoying donkey in order to bring a princess to a scheming lord, wishing himself King.

  19. Archetypal PlotsThe task What film presents this plot? Shrek

  20. Archetypal PlotsThe task • What film presents this plot? • Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.

  21. Archetypal PlotsThe task What film presents this plot? Pirates of the Caribbean

  22. Now you try. . . What archetypal plot is present in Pandora’s myth? • The Fall—the descent from a higher to a lower state of being usually as a punishment for transgression. It also involves the loss of innocence.

  23. Common Archetypes: IMAGE / SYMBOL • Castle—A strong place of safety which holds treasure or princess, may be enchanted or bewitched. • Ice—ice, like the desert, represents ignorance, darkness, sterility, and death.

  24. Common Archetypes Cont’d: • IMAGE / SYMBOL • Colors • Red: blood, sacrifice, passion • Blue: highly positive, security, tranquility, spiritual purity • Black: darkness, chaos, mystery, the unknown, death, wisdom, evil, melancholy

  25. Archetypal SymbolsThe Castle & Ice The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe What film presents these two symbols?

  26. Archetypal SymbolsColors: Red, Blue, & Black Spiderman 3 What movie presents a character dressed in red and blue sometimes and black in others?

  27. Now you try. . . What archetypal symbol is present in Pandora’s myth? • Locked container—symbolizes temptation or need to “unlock” the container’s secrets, often at the peril of others • Woman—punishment for man, brings evil upon man

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