1. ARCHETYPES

2. Introduction  Researchers have been able to collect and compare myths, legends, and religions of cultures from all around the world.  They discovered that for centuries, people who had NO contact with each other had passed down stories through generations that were similar to the stories of other cultures.  The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES.

3. What is an archetype?  A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life generally  A situation that occurs over and over again in literature  Quest  Initiation  Attempt to overcome evil

4. What are the different kinds of archetypes?  Character archetype = a familiar individual such as a wise leader, the rebel, the damsel in distress, the traitor  Ex: the trickster - Wile E. Coyote  Image archetype = an object or place that has a universal symbol  Ex: a circle represents the continuation of life

5. What are the different types of archetypes?  Plot Pattern archetype = the same basic story told in different cultures, but details may be changed  Ex: Lord of the Rings: Hero going on a quest  Ex: Back to the Future: Voyage and return  Theme archetype = an idea that occurs wherever people tell stories  Ex: good over evil, people can redeem themselves, underworld

6. Stock Character  Stock Character = a common character type, such as the tough guy detective, the faithful friend of the hero, the damsel in distress  They do not have same universal quality as archetypes  May be limited to specific culture or time period

7. Archetypal Characters CharacterDescriptionExample The Hero A larger-than-life character that often goes on some kind of journey or quest In the course of his journey, the hero demonstrates the qualities and abilities valued by his culture King Arthur Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) Frodo (The Lord of the Rings) Harry Potter

8. Archetypal Characters CharacterDescriptionExample The Father Figure The protector and leader Mufasa (The Lion King) The Mother Figure The protective nurturer and gentle provider Mrs. Weasely (Harry Potter) Fairy Godmother (Cinderella) The TemptressA woman who uses her power (intellect, magic, beauty) to make men weak Megan Fox (Transformers) Angelina Jolie (Tomb Raider)

9. Archetypal Characters CharacterDescriptionExample Monster/VillainThe antagonist (opposes the protagonist) The Giant (Jack and the Beanstalk) The InnocentAn inexperienced character that is exposed to the evils in the world Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz) The Damsel in Distress Woman who needs to be rescued Rapunzel Sleeping Beauty

10. Archetypal Characters CharacterDescriptionExample Helpers (Wise Old Woman, Man, or Animal; Teacher or Mentor) Characters that assist or guide the protagonist Merlin (King Arthur) Yoda (Star Wars) The Trickster/The FoolCharacters who trick others to get them to do what he/she wants—they can be both virtuous or evil Fred and George Weasely (Harry Potter) Road Runner The UnderdogCharacters who are always in the wrong place at the wrong time, but who usually win something of value in the end The Ugly Duckling Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)

11. Archetypal Settings PlaceDescription The CrossroadsThe place of suffering and decision The UnderworldThe place where the hero encounters fear or death The Maze or Labyrinth Represents a puzzling dilemma or great uncertainty The CastleThe strong place of safety; holds the treasure or the princess; may be bewitched or enchanted

12. What are the archetypes?  For each of the following movies, figure out the hero/heroine, two social outcasts, villain, setting, and symbolic image.  Example:The Lion King  Hero: Simba  Two social outcasts: Timon and Pumbaa  Villain: Scar  Setting: Pride Lands, Africa, savannah, etc.  Symbolic Image: Pride Rock, circle of life

13. What are the archetypes?  For each of the following movies, figure out the hero/heroine, two social outcasts, villain, setting, and symbolic image.  Harry Potter  The Dark Knight Rises  Star Wars: A New Hope  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring  Cinderella

14. What are the archetypes?  Harry Potter  Hero: Harry Potter  Two social outcasts: Ron and Hermoine  Villain: Voldemort  Setting: Hogwarts  Symbolic Image: Lightning  The Dark Knight Rises  Hero: Batman  Two social outcasts: Blake (aka Robin), Alfred  Villain: Bane  Setting: Gotham City  Symbolic Image: Bat symbol

15. What are the archetypes?  Star Wars: A New Hope  Hero: Luke Skywalker  Two social outcasts: C3PO, R2D2  Villain: Darth Vader  Setting: The Galactic Empire  Symbolic Image: Millennium Falcon  The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring  Hero: Frodo  Two social outcasts: Sam, Pippin  Villain: Sauron  Setting: Middle Earth  Symbolic Image: The Ring

16. What are the archetypes?  Cinderella  Heroine: Cinderella  Two social outcasts: Gus, Jacques (mice)  Villain: Stepmother  Setting: The Kingdom  Symbolic Image: The Glass Slipper

18. Archetypal Journeys Patterns The Quest to Know Who You Are The Quest to Find Knowledge The Quest to Find the Promised Land or to Build a Beautiful City The Warrior’s Quest to Save the People and Rid the Land of Danger The Quest to Get Revenge The Quest for Fame and Fortune The Fool’s Quest (a silly person saves the land because of his innocence or foolishness) The Search for Love (to rescue the princess)

19. Brainstorming: what took place in this setting? Characters? Events?