Archetypes

Definition 1. the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kindare copied or on which they are based; a model or first form;prototype. 2. (in Jungian psychology) a collectively inherited unconscious idea,pattern of thought, image, etc., universally present in individual psyches.

Carl Jung There are FOUR components to our WHOLE person: *Persona *Anima/Animus *Shadow *Self

Persona Latin word “mask” -our protection -social masks How do we act around others, how do we want people to perceive us

Anima/Animus Feminine and Masculine *how do we relate to the fluidity of of both What are masculine/feminine characteristics that we relate to? “True self”

Shadow Dark side of psyche *can represent chaos wildness *our perceived weaknesses -Our perceived weaknesses may not actually be a weakness, but it is how we may perceive our negative qualities

Self *all aspects of our person -unification of our conscious and unconscious

The Twelve Archetypes 7. Rebel Innocent (Child) 8. Creator 9. Ruler 10. Magician 11. Sage 12. Fooler or Jester Innocent (Child) Regular Guy/Regular Girl (Orphan) Hero Caregiver Explorer Lover

The Innocent (Child) “Life need not be hard” Goal: to be happy, be safe Fear: abandonment, being punished for something wrong Strengths: trust and optimism Danger: may be blind to obvious weaknesses or deny them Shadow Side: Capacity for denial; you may be hurt but will repress that knowledge

Primrose Everdeen

Regular Guy/Regular Gal (Orphan) “Everyone matters just as they are” Goal: Reclaim safety, connecting with others Fear: To be left out, exploitation Strengths: interdependence and pragmatic realism that is learned early on Danger: Tendency to be the victim or victimize, cynicism Shadow Side: The victim→ blames incompetence on others and expects special treatment. May attack or fall apart

Emma Swan Dr. John Watson

Hero “I’m here to save the day; Where there’s a will there’s a way” Goal: To win; expert mastery Fear: Weakness, being vulnerable Strengths: Courage, discipline Danger: Can see others as enemies or obstacles in their way Shadow Side: The villain→ uses their talents for personal gain over people. Whenever we feel the need to compromise our principles to win

Harry Potter Katniss Everdeen

Caregiver “Love your neighbor as yourself” Goal: To protect and help others Fear: Ingratitude and selfishness Strengths: Compassion, nurturing, generosity Danger: Martyrdom, being exploited by others Shadow Side: Suffering martyr, manipulative behaviors→ can never say no; co- dependence on others

Mrs. Weasley

Explorer “Discover the unknown, don’t tie me down!” Goal: Searching for a better life, finding your true self through exploring Fear: Conformity, being trapped Strengths: Ambition, true identity Danger: Aimless wandering, inability to commit, isolation and loneliness Shadow Side: Perfectionist→ self-improvement at all times but cannot commit to one particular task; always striving to “measure up”

Other Ron Dora the Explorer

Lover “You’re the only one, ROMANCE” Goal: Intimacy, bliss Fear: Being alone, loss of love, being unwanted Strengths: Passion, commitment, enthusiasm Danger: Objectifying others, trying to please others at risk of losing identity Shadow Side: The Sirens→ luring others away from their own quest; seducers “serial monogamists”

Gigi Phillips

Rebel “Rules are made to be broken” Goal: Overturn what isn’t working, weeds the garden that helps it to grow→ death drive Fear: To be powerless, annihilation Strengths: Radical freedom, humility, capacity to let go Dangers: Self harm, carelessness for their own safety, out of control anger Shadow Side: Self-destructive behavior

John Bender

Creator: “If you can think it, it can be done” Goals: Realize a vision, seek to prove reality outside their minds Fears: Inauthenticity, everything is an illusion Strengths:Vision, skill, imagination Weaknesses: perfectionism, self-indulgence Shadow Side: Obsessive, workaholic

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. -Andy Warhol

Ruler: “Power isn’t everything, it’s the only thing” Goals: order, create order and structure Fears: Chaos, losing power Strengths: leadership, responsibility Weaknesses: entitlement, controlling behaviors Shadow Side: the tyrant→ “off with his head”

Queen of Hearts

Magician “I make things happen” Goals: to transform or change something Fears: Negative consequences; evil sorcery Strengths: Personal power, healing, finding solutions Weaknesses: manipulation of others Shadow Side: Evil Sorcerer→ belittling others or ourselves resulting in diminished self-esteem. Part of ourselves capable of making others ill

Rumplestiltskin

Sage: “The truth shall set you free” Goals: to find truth Fears: deception, being fooled Strengths: wisdom, knowledge, skepticism of trickery Weaknesses: overly critical, inaction Shadow Side: Unfeeling judge→ heartless, pompous, dogmatic

Dumbledore Yoda Mr. Miyagi

Jester “You Only live once” Goals: To live in the moment, enjoyment Fears: Being bored, not “feeling alive” Strengths: Freedom, humor, joy Weaknesses: irresponsibility con-artist, wasting time Shadow Side: glutton or sloth, only defined by urges with no self-control

Patrick Star Buddy the Elf

Archetypes in Scripture Now it’s your turn to discover what archetypes you could argue for the following Biblical persons: Joseph Mary John the Baptist King Herod Jesus Peter Judas Iscariot Pharisees