Tell me about archetypes
According to Carl Jung, this is an image that is in the collective unconscious of all human beings, which is why it’s expressed in literature (stories).
What is an archetype?
The character in the story that restores harmony.
This character solves the problem, or saves
the day, despite the odds being against them.
Who is the Hero
This character is a protector: the ideal version of a this concept. She symbolizes balance and emotion/physical well-being.
Who is "The Mother"?
This archetype blurs the lines between ally and enemy. Often they begin as an ally, then betray the hero at a critical moment. Other times, their loyalty is in question as they waver back and forth.
Who is The shapeshifter?
The three rhetorical appeals are:
What are ethos, logos, and pathos?
three ways literary archetypes can be present in literature:
What are
1.Characters (hero, scapegoat, outcast, mentor, temptress, villain) 2.Stories (newcomer’s arrival, quest, initiation, fall, (death and rebirth)- 3. Symbols (light/dark, heaven/hell)
A main character who doesn’t usually have
the traditional qualities expected of
a hero. This archetype commonly possesses
imperfections associated with antagonists.
What is an Anti Hero?
This archetype serves opposite the hero. Often times embodying negative characteristics such as greed, selfishness, and ambition, they work directly against the hero’s cause.
Who is "The Villain"?
This archetype breaks the ordinary rules of society and even nature. They love to play pranks on those around them. They often symbolize the chaotic and complex realities of the world that are beyond the understanding of the human mind.
Who is the trickster?
word choice intended to convey a certain effect
To communicate ideas and impressions
To evoke emotions
To convey your views of truth to the reader
What is Diction?
This is the term for identifying common archetypes literature and discussing how they function.
What is literary archetypal theory?
As a minor character this archetype
often provides comic relief and
is optimistic that everything will
turn out well.
What is "The Fool"?
A character that serves as a teacher or counselor. Often offering advice or wisdom.
Who is "The Mentor"?
This archetype is a villain in the story. They exist to create conflict and a threat. They give the hero something to struggle against.
Who is "The Shadow"?
The arrangement and order of words in a sentence
What is Syntax
This archetype is a source of inspiration and a spiritual ideal for whom the hero has an intellectual rather than physical attraction to.
What is The Platonic Ideal?
This character is there to protect the hero at all cost, a trusty sidekick.
Who is "A Loyal Companion"?
Ensures the protagonist is worthy of passing through a literal or figurative "Door". They act as one of the tests the protagonist must face on the journey.
Who is the Threshold Guardian?
Uses power (magic, beauty, intellect) to make others weak or to lure them away from their task.
Who is woman as temptress?
What are:
exposition,
argumentation,
description,
and narration
What is an archetype?
Images, situations, or character types that recur frequently and evoke strong associations in the reader.
This archetype relies on the hero of the story for salvation from demise.
Who is "The Damsel in Distress"?
This archetype appears near the beginning of the story to announce the need for change in the hero’s life. They invite the hero to accept the call to adventure.
Who is "The Herald"?
The Task, the quest, the loss of innocence and the initiation are all examples of this category of archetypes
What are situational archetypes?
The problem, incident, or situation causing the writer to write the piece. What prompted the writing of this piece? Most likely, the piece would not have been written if it had not been for this.
What is Exigence?