1. ARCHETYPES

2. a recurrent character type in literature, art, or mythology
What are archetypes?
a recurrent character type in literature, art, or mythology

3. Can you guess the archetype…

4. Why are archetypes a thing?
illustrate patterns of human thought that precede the written word
archetypes can be traced back to pre-historic storytelling tradition
same archetypes are present across cultures and centuries
authors continue to draw inspiration from and build on existing archetypes

5. Archetypes in The Outsiders
S.E. Hinton uses archetypes in her novel
This means the story of troubled teens reflects and reframes traditional storytelling techniques
Any guesses why? What could this add to the story?

6. Quick overview of archetypes
The Confidant
“confides”

7. Quick overview of archetypes
The Foil
“contrasting actions”

8. Quick overview of archetypes
The Sidekick
“provides
companionship
and advice”

9. Quick overview of archetypes
The Underdog
“wins…in the end”

10. Quick overview of archetypes
The Reluctant Hero
“ordinary person…
extraordinary circumstances”

11. Quick overview of archetypes
The Hotshot
“taking more risks
…arrogance”

12. Quick overview of archetypes
The Tragic Hero
“leads to his/her
own destruction”

13. Quick overview of archetypes
The Peace maker or Mediator
“bring two opposing sides
or people together”

14. Quick overview of archetypes
The Scape Goat
“always gets blamed
for everything”

15. Quick overview of archetypes
The Trickster
“plays tricks or pranks
for attention”

16. YOUR TURN!
Literature Circle #2 – Archetype Hype