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

Consciousness and Unconscious Conscious Ego Same as Freud’s “Conscious” Your Sense of self Thinking, feeling, perceiving Personal Unconscious Memories, repressed material Where “Complexes” are 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

This unconscious truth = ARCHETYPES An archetype is a repeated pattern of character, image, or event which recurs in story, song, myth and art. Archetypes are seed ideas that are engrained within the “blueprint” of man.

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

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

So What is an Archetype? Symbols or characters that appear again and again in myths and literature. They survive because they portray characters, conflicts and events that are timeless. They are characters that everyone can recognize and understand.

1) Hero The courageous figure Saves the day Circumstances of birth are unusual Usually separated from parents Usually has a physical or psychological wound Has a special weapon

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

3) Mentor/Teacher Wise old men/women – 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 Speaks with charm and poise and offers the hero everything he might want in order to tempt him away from his course Is bent only on conquest and destruction of the human soul

4) Temptress Characterized by sensuous beauty Protagonist is attracted to her Will ultimately bring about his downfall

5) Trickster The wise-fool “stirs the pot”, mixes things up, and brings a bit of chaos to an otherwise placid story Tends to points out the flaws in society Rebellious, pokes fun, is a schemer Is sometimes the hero himself

6) The Innocent Child/Youth/Naiive 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 symbolize how nature is on the hero’s side

10) Evil Figure with a Good Heart Redeemable figure Saved by the nobility or love of the hero

11) Scapegoat Animal or human who is held responsible for others’ sins Their death often makes them a more powerful force in the society than when they lived.

12) Creature of a Nightmare A monster usually summoned from the deepest, darkest parts of the mind Threatens the life of the hero Often a perverse or desecrated form of human