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Learn about archetypes in literature and their significance. Explore different character archetypes and their roles in popular stories. Engage in activities to deepen your understanding.

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Do Now

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  1. Do Now • Now: Grab your novels and read for 10 minutes. Remember to respond to at least one question on your reading response sheet. • Then: Work on this week’s vocabulary list: www.vocab.com/lists/833475 • Keep in mind that this is the last cycle of the semester. Are YOU going to do EVERYTHING in YOUR power to ace this cycle and pass this course???

  2. Archetypes Universal Patterns in Literature

  3. A Simple Definition… • According to the American Heritage Online Dictionary…an archetype is an original model or type which other similar things are patterned after, in other words a prototype or first model for all others. • Example: Frankenstein and Dracula are both archetypes that have influenced subsequent horror story characters – i.e. Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, etc.

  4. The term archetype can be applied to: • An image • A theme • A symbol • An idea • A character type • A plot pattern

  5. Archetypes can be expressed in • Myths • Dreams • Literature • Religions • Fantasies • Folklore

  6. Quickwrite! • Reflect on your results from the archetype quiz that we took last week. • On your index card, THOUROUGHLY explain whether you agree or disagree with your top five traits. Why or why not? • If you don’t remember your results, go to https://padlet.com/kdavis21/Archetypes.

  7. The Hero • In its simplest form, this character is the one ultimately who may fulfill a necessary task and who will restore harmony and/or justice to a community. • The hero character is the one who typically experiences an initiation or who goes through the community’s ritual. • Able to perform extraordinary deeds for others

  8. The Young Person from the Provinces(the Boonies, the Countryside, the Sticks) • Hero/heroine is taken away as a young person • Raised by strangers • Later returns home where he/she is a stranger who can see new problems and solutions.

  9. The Initiates • Young hero/heroine who, prior to their quest, goes through training and ceremony • Usually innocent and often wear white

  10. The Tragic Hero • An honorable protagonist with a tragic flaw (aka fatal flaw) • This flaw leads to his or her demise • The death of the tragic hero saves others in the story.

  11. The Anti-Hero • A character that has some characteristic that are anti-ethical • Performs “heroic” acts that are not done in heroic ways.

  12. Onto the ladies…Female Archetypes

  13. Mother Goddess • Ideas of nourishment and creation • Worshipped as a source of life • Has the ability to give new birth to objects that seem dead

  14. The Temptress • Sensual beauty • Protagonist is physically attracted to her • She ultimately brings about his downfall

  15. The Platonic Ideal • Source of inspiration & spiritual ideal • Protagonist has intellectual rather than physical attraction toward her

  16. The Unfaithful Wife/Friend • Married to a man she sees as dull • Attracted to a more desirable man

  17. Damsel in Distress • Vulnerable woman • Must be rescued by the hero • Often used to ensnare the hero

  18. In General…Character Archetypes

  19. The Trickster • A “wise-fool,” rascal who looks out for himself • Inventive agent whose actions can benefit human society • Symbolizes humans’ excess & outrageousness

  20. Mentors • Serve as teachers or counselors to the initiates • Sometimes role models and parental figure

  21. Group of Companions • Loyal companions willing to face any perils in order to be together

  22. Loyal Retainers • Protect the hero/heroine • Reflect the nobility of the hero/heroine • Somewhat like servants • Heroic themselves

  23. The Friendly Beast • Animal that befriends man

  24. Evil Figure with Good Heart • Redeemable devil figure • Saved by nobility (or love) of the hero/heroine

  25. The Outcast • Banished from social group for some crime against fellow people • Destined to become a wanderer

  26. The Devil Figure • Evil incarnate • Offers worldly goods (fame/knowledge) in exchange for their soul

  27. The Scapegoat • Public punishment and/or death gets rid of a sin that has been visited upon a community • Often sacrificial

  28. The Creature of the Nightmare • Monster • Usually summoned from the deepest, darkest part of human psyche to threaten the hero/heroine.

  29. Archetype Activity • Each group has characters from various popular stories. • Batman • Finding Nemo • Harry Potter • The Lion King • Shrek

  30. Alfred Pennyworth Joker Batman Rachel Dawes

  31. Crush Nemo Bruce Dori

  32. Dumbledore Rupert Draco

  33. Simba Scar Rafiki Timon and Pumba

  34. Donkey Shrek Lord Farquaad Princess Fiona Lord Farquaad

  35. Archetype Activity • With your group, determine the role each character played in the story. • Write each character’s name, archetype(s), and evidence from the story that proves they are those archetypes. Character’s Name Character’s Archetype(s) Evidence From Story

  36. Group Poster Group Members: Film Title

  37. Homework • Vocabulary.com • Apex

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