Archetypes: a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

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Archetypes: a very typical example of a certain person or thing. a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology. Ideal example or model after which other things are patterned.

Archetypes in Literature In literature, archetypes often appear in the form of: Characters Settings or places Situations or plot forms Themes Animals Symbols or motifs

Character Archetypes Archetypal Characters: a character who appears over and over in legends far and wide- One character can possess more than 1 archetype. Different Archetypal Characters Caregiver/Motherly Lover- Hero Jester Magician Rebel Ruler Sage Creator-An artist or god. Innocent Explorer- pure individualist- always seeks the next horizon

Character Archetypes: Archetypal Mother Figure: Character who guides and directs a child. Examples: Can you think of examples of Mother Figure Archetypes in movies or literature?

Character Archetypes: Archetypal Mother Figure: Character who guides and directs a child. Examples: Nurse in Romeo and Juliet Fairy Godmother in Cinderella,

Character Archetypes: Archetypal Lover: believes the key to paradise is inside the heart of another person. Also called: Partner, Sensualist, Friend, Enthusiast Examples: Can you think of examples of Archetypal Lovers?

Character Archetypes: Archetypal Lover: believes the key to paradise is inside the heart of another person. Also called: Partner, Sensualist, Friend, Enthusiast Examples: Romeo and Juliet- The original Lovers! All future lovers are modeled from Romeo and Juliet. Phoebe in F*R*I*E*N*D*S Rose in “Titanic”

Character Archetypes: Archetypal Hero: always the protagonist, Traditionally has been male, more female heroes are showing up! :D Examples: Can you think of Hero Archetypes in literature or movies?

Character Archetypes: Archetypal Hero: always the protagonist, Traditionally has been male, more female heroes are showing up! :D Examples: Harry Potter Luke Skywalker Katniss Everdeen MOANA!!

Archetypal Plot Archetypal Plot: Hero’s Journey is an archetypal plot All hero’s go through the same journey in their own way. Who are some heroes you thought of? Do they follow the same pattern as another hero in a another story?

Hero’s Journey Videos Hero’s Journey: http://www.mythologyteacher.com/Copied- TheHeroJourney_Video1.php Hero’s Journey Glove and Boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZxs_j GN7Pg

Setting Archetypes: Setting archetypes: A setting used as a universal symbol to portray moods in a literary work. Examples: Forest/Woods Garden Mountains/Peaks Caves/Tunnels/Underground Sea Water Rivers Desert

Let’s Brainstorm! Look at the following slides, and think about the following questions. What does this setting do for the mood (emotions) of the story? If you see this in a story, what do you think will happen next in the story?

Forest/Woods

Forest/Woods Unpredictable and often dangerous A place where normal rules of society don’t apply. (Think Timon, Pumba, and Simba living Hakuna Matata)

The Gardens

The Gardens Planned, organized and sheltered from the real world. A place of beauty, safety and restraint.

Mountains/Peaks

Mountains/Peaks Offers characters the opportunity to see clearly and gain insight.

Caves/Tunnel/Underground

Caves/Tunnel/Underground Represents a journey into the unconscious Where the hero will often face their worst fears.

Sea

Sea Powerful, uncontrollable, endless, mysterious and often deadly Man can’t master the sea

Water

Water Calm waters offer the opportunity for rebirth.

Rivers

Rivers A metaphor for life and the passing of time. Symbolize the hero crossing a boundary or border into a new adventure.

Desert

Desert Offers a sensory break Is barren, devoid of comfort and removed from society Place where people are forced to be introspective and find meaning