1. Archetypes 101

2. What is an Archetype?
An original model on which something is patterned or based (prototype)
In literature: character, action or situation that represent universal patterns in human nature.
Provides a framework to approach any piece of fiction
views literature as a reflection of life

3. Archetypes Comes from the psychology of C.G. Jung (Young)
dealt with man’s unconsciousness and subconscious thoughts, desires, and dreams
man has four basic needs: food, water, shelter and love

4. Archetypes
Traveled extensively and concluded from observations that these patterns (archetypes) were so deeply imbedded in our psyches that they go back to prehistoric times
they are a part of our collective memory as human begins (everyone’s memory).
They have not changed and are present in all people.

5. Archetypes Present in the unconscious of the individual
These symbols are inborn and understood like the instincts are passed on in animals
Part of the collective memory since prehistoric times
Occurs through all elements of the arts- literature, dance, painting, music and sculpture
Understood because they all come from nature or human nature

6. Jung’s Outline for Archetypes
The Self: regulating center of the psyche (human soul/mind/spirit) and facilitator of individuation (personality)
The Shadow: darkness w/in us. Suppressed/pushed down into unconscious by ego (self-esteem or self- importance)
- “The things a person has no wish to be”
- Appears in dreams/fantasies

7. The Shadow cont.
Suppress/hide what we don’t like in ourselves, or what others (family, friends, significant other) don’t like.
Not necessarily “negative” attributes. “Positive” attributes can be suppressed if viewed as a weakness (spontaneity, intuition, creativity, etc)

8. Active/Passive Shadow
Every archetype has an active/passive shadow
Examples:
1. Warrior
Active shadow=sadist
Passive shadow=masochist
2. Magician
Active=manipulator/trickster
Passive=innocent

9. Archetypes of Literature
In literature archetypes occur as:
Characters
Symbols (object/action/event representing abstract idea/concept. i.e. dove=peace)
Colors (pos/neg meaning)
Themes (love, hate, good vs. evil)
Settings/situations (time, place, atmosphere)
Life Cycles (life, seasons, time, meals)

10. Character Archetypes
There are countless archetypes, but we will be focusing on these in the next few days.
Magician
Warrior
Wanderer
Martyr
Orphan
Innocent

11. Magician Charismatic Inspirational Creative Self-aware Entertaining
Transforming
Famous Magician: Steve Jobs

12. Warrior Competitive Adaptable Minimalistic Skillful Loyal Disciplined
Famous Warrior: Achilles

13. Wanderer Nonconformist Desires freedom Ambitious Authentic Adventurous
Introverted
Famous Wanderer: Amelia Earhart

14. Martyr Willing to sacrifice Suffering is self-induced
Willing to take blame
Does what is right
Strong
Empowering
Famous Martyr: Nelson Mandela

15. Orphan Knows everyone matters Unpretentious Empathetic Realist
Street Smart
Irresponsible
Famous Orphan: Harry Potter

16. Innocent Usually in form of child, saint, or mystic figure Pure
Faithful
Good
Optimistic
Simple
Famous Innocent: Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

17. The Hero’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA