Archetypes

Archetypes In literature, an archetype is a typical character, action or situation that represents some universal pattern of human nature. In literature, an archetype is a typical character, action or situation that represents some universal pattern of human nature. Word derived from ancient Greek Word derived from ancient Greek Archetypes appear in literature throughout history Archetypes appear in literature throughout history

Carl Jung Swiss psychologist ( ) Swiss psychologist ( ) Collective Unconscious- commonly shared ideas present at birth Collective Unconscious- commonly shared ideas present at birth Archetypes reside in the collective unconscious- this is how Jung explained the persistent presence of archetypes Archetypes reside in the collective unconscious- this is how Jung explained the persistent presence of archetypes

Archetypes in LOTF The Hero The Hero Saves the day Saves the day Represents justice and order Represents justice and order

Archetypes in LOTF The Outcast The Outcast Has been kicked out of society or has left voluntarily Has been kicked out of society or has left voluntarily Often a “Christ-like” figure Often a “Christ-like” figure

Archetypes in LOTF The Scapegoat The Scapegoat the one blamed for everything, regardless of whether he or she is actually at fault the one blamed for everything, regardless of whether he or she is actually at fault

Archetypes in LOTF The Trickster The Trickster Cunning, clever and dangerous Cunning, clever and dangerous