Archetypes in Literature

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Archetypes in Literature Symbols, Plots, Themes, and Characters

Archetypes An archetype is: a model from which something else has been based an original that has been imitated or, even more specifically to literature: a recurring theme, symbol, character, or situation (plot) that reflects human experience

Why study archetypes? As writers – archetypes help us create interesting narratives As readers – understanding archetypes helps us to analyze narratives

Literary Archetypes It is said that any story ever written can be essentially traced back to one of seven basic plots. Similarly, there are character archetypes that repeat in stories throughout history and across cultures. AND, many themes in stories are based on archetypes (think, “Good overcomes Evil”)

Seven Basic Plots The Quest Voyage and Return Rebirth Comedy Tragedy Overcoming the Monster Rags to Riches http://suite101.com/article/what-are-the-seven-basic-plot-definitions-a58402

Seven Basic Plots The Quest: The hero goes on a journey to obtain a treasure or achieve a goal. The hero often has companions travel along (a sidekick), overcomes evil, achieves the goal, and sometimes finds love in the end. Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Finding Nemo, etc. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/05/AR2005050501385.html

Seven Basic Plots Voyage and Return: Similar to The Quest, but the hero travels to another world, often gaining a deeper understanding of self and the world Alice in Wonderland, Back to the Future, Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Seven Basic Plots Rebirth: The hero may be under a spell, either by magical means or a psychological state. The hero can only be freed from the spell by the forces of good, often love. Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, The Grinch

Seven Basic Plots Comedy: Some kind of confusion must be resolved or a dark force defeated before the hero and heroine can be united in love. Sometimes creates a humorous situation, but not always. Meet the Parents Twilight Sleeping Beauty

Seven Basic Plots Tragedy: The main character unintentionally brings about his/her own downfall. The audience usually pities or fears the character. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Star Wars I-III (Darth Vader)

Seven Basic Plots Overcoming the Monster: Hero sets out to destroy an evil threatening the land. Usually includes a thrilling escape from death. The Avengers Jurassic Park Jaws James Bond

Seven Basic Plots Rags to Riches: The protagonist goes from nothing to greatness, usually in terms of money but also through the revelation of a special talent or beauty. Usually a happy ending. Aladdin, Cinderella