1 / 24

Archetypes

Archetypes. Archetypes are recurring symbols, characters, patterns, and settings that give literature its unity. In other words, they are the basic patterns that occur repeatedly in literature of all ages . Archetypal Characters. Alter-ego Helpful animal Earth Mother Wise Old Man Temptress

karan
Download Presentation

Archetypes

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Archetypes Archetypes are recurring symbols, characters, patterns, and settings that give literature its unity. In other words, they are the basic patterns that occur repeatedly in literature of all ages.

  2. Archetypal Characters • Alter-ego • Helpful animal • Earth Mother • Wise Old Man • Temptress • Hero • Anti-Hero • Innocent • Scapegoat/Sacrificial Victim • Trickster • Villain • Transgressor • Destroyer • Handsome Prince • Helpless Princess

  3. Hero: Usually portrayed as larger than life, the hero has outstanding qualities and abilities and upholds the values of his culture or society • Examples: Santiago Harry Potter

  4. Anti-Hero: This character may try to uphold heroic qualities, but actually does not. The anti-hero usually turns out to be a loser. The Englishman

  5. Alter-Ego or Double: Split personalities or opposite tendencies within an individual The Crystal Merchant Severus Snape

  6. Supernatural Helper or Helpful Animal: Any animal/force that usually appears when the hero cannot see a way out of his dilemma Dobby Hawks Kreacher Scarab Beetle

  7. Wise old man: eternal provider, protecting, nourishing, sheltering, and nurturing Albus Dumbledore Melchizidek

  8. Temptress: A woman, who, through her power, can make a strong man weak and a wise man foolish. She can be an immoral temptress(does so on purpose) or amoral temptress (Unintentionally tempts the hero) Ginny Weasley Fatima

  9. Innocent: A child or naïve and inexperienced man or woman who is exposed to the evils of the world. The character usually moves from innocence to experience and knowledge

  10. Scapegoat or sacrificial victim: one who suffers or is blamed unjustly in order for others to escape blame or punishment Harry Potter Santiago

  11. Trickster: the character who, through superior wit or cunning, can deceive and manipulate those who seemingly have greater strength or authority Fortune Teller Fred and George Weasley Thief

  12. Transgressor: Pushes the limits of human knowledge and often angers “the Gods” Voldemort The Alchemist

  13. Destroyer: Destroys for destruction’s sake; enjoys evil BellatrixLeStrange

  14. Villain: an evil character who attempts to destroy the hero Thieves at the Pyramids Voldemort

  15. Helpless princess: woman (usually beautiful) in need of a hero to save her from death, evil adversaries, or other danger

  16. Handsome prince: Serves as a hero to a princess or kingdom

  17. Archetypal Settings

  18. Caves, Tunnels, Pools of water: symbols of descent into the unconscious or the inner self • The Pensieve • Where GodricGryffindor’s Sword • Is hidden Voldemort’s Cave

  19. Countryside: Associated with healing and goodness • The Burrow • Santiago’s Pastureland

  20. Garden: ordered and controlled environment that is usually safe, happy, and nurturing • The Oasis

  21. Mountains and Peaks: symbols of the quest for spiritual self and personal achievement The Pyramids

  22. River: on-flowing time or life, eternal change, destiny

  23. Islands and ships at sea: Symbolize spiritual and psychological isolation or exile The Island in Voldemort’s Cave The Desert

  24. Archetypal themes and patterns of existence • Initiation • Santiago must sell his sheep • Harry Potter must leave Hogwarts to search for Horcruxes • Journey, Search, or Quest • Santiago looks for treasure • Harry looks for Horcruxes • Transformation • Santiago discovers the meaning of (and location of) true treasure • Harry Potter accepts his fate for the good of the wizarding world

More Related