The 2nd greatest psychologist – the 1st was Freud! Carl Jung Contacted Freud in 1907 after reading Interpretation of Dreams Freud selected Jung to be his protégé to carry on psychoanalytic tradition BUT: Jung drifted from Freud Freud was threatened by Jung’s ideas Parted ways by 1913 The 2nd greatest psychologist – the 1st was Freud!

He believed… The unconscious was not animalistic, instinctual, or sexual ; he saw it as more spiritual. Motivations and goals of individuals are more important than sexual urges

Dreams… Dreams were a way to understand your unconscious Dreams were not attempts to conceal your true feelings from the waking mind – very different from Freud! Dreams could help you solve problems and achieve wholeness

Collective Unconscious Unique to Jung Deeper level of the unconscious All people understand truths that are passed down from generation to generation through an unconscious channel

Jung believed… archetypes became clearly visible. Generations passed stories down through both oral storytelling and eventually the written word archetypes became clearly visible.

Folklore and Myths – Show Archetypes! Consider the Cinderella myth… Why did so many different cultures in different type periods develop a VERY similar story????

So What is an Archetype? Symbols or characters that appear again and again in myths and literature. Show plots, characters, events that everyone can recognize and understand – they are timeless.

1) Hero courageous Saves the day Circumstances of birth may be unusual Usually separated from parents Usually has a physical or psychological wound special weapon

2) Mother Figure What we would all want in the perfect mother! Offers spiritual/emotional support Protective, loving, Does not have to be the actual mother

3) Mentor/Teacher Wise old man/woman – protects or helps main character May be role model Mother or father figure Teach skills necessary to survive the journey/quest

3) Villain / Devil Truly evil Tempter of the hero Is bent only on conquest and destruction

4) Temptress sensuous beauty Will bring about downfall of hero if he gives in

5) Trickster The wise-fool “stirs the pot”, mixes things up points out the flaws in society Rebellious, pokes fun, is a schemer Is sometimes the hero himself

6) The Innocent Child/Youth/Naive adult Seeks safety Trusting and optimistic Others want to help them on their quest/journey

7) Companions band of loyal friends who accompany the hero willing to battle together to achieve a common goal

8) Damsel in Distress Vulnerable woman Must be rescued by the hero Often used as a trap to ensnare the hero

9) Friendly Beast animals that aid hero Shows nature is on the hero’s side

10) Evil Figure with a Good Heart Redeemable figure Saved by being noble OR by the love of the hero/damsel

11) Scapegoat Someone who is held responsible for others’ sins Their death often makes them a more powerful force than when alive

12) Creature of a Nightmare A monster Threatens the life of the hero Often a perverse or desecrated form of human