1. Archetypes The Models of Our Entertainment and Philosophies

2. What is an Archetype? An original model which other things are similarly patterned after An original model which other things are similarly patterned after An image, story pattern, character type, representation, or recurring idea An image, story pattern, character type, representation, or recurring idea Evokes strong associations to the reader or observer Evokes strong associations to the reader or observer

3. What should I look for to identify archetypes? A shared idea with all humanity A shared idea with all humanity An inherited part of the human being that connects us all An inherited part of the human being that connects us all A constant and universal idea A constant and universal idea Though it may differ from place to place, the concept is worldwide Though it may differ from place to place, the concept is worldwide

4. What kinds of Archetypes are there? There are three main archetypes: There are three main archetypes: Symbolic Symbolic Character Character Situational Situational …But we will be focusing on Symbolic and Character Archetypes

5. Symbolic Archetypes Serve as a representation of a specific person, act, deed, place or conflict. They are easily recognizable but not as common as situational archetypes. Serve as a representation of a specific person, act, deed, place or conflict. They are easily recognizable but not as common as situational archetypes. The Archetypes Include: The Archetypes Include: Light vs. Darkness Light vs. Darkness Water vs. Desert Water vs. Desert Heaven vs. Hell Heaven vs. Hell The Magic Weapon The Magic Weapon Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity Haven vs. Wilderness Haven vs. Wilderness Supernatural Intervention Supernatural Intervention Fire vs. Ice Fire vs. Ice

6. Symbolic Archetypes: Light vs. Darkness Light suggests hope, renewal, or enlightenment Light suggests hope, renewal, or enlightenment Darkness implies mystery, ignorance, or despair Darkness implies mystery, ignorance, or despair

7. Light vs. Darkness Example: The battle of light and darkness will stretch beyond actual light and dark. The good (light) and bad (dark) can be seen through a story’s characters and their actions.

8. Symbolic Archetypes: Water vs. Desert Water appears as a symbol of fertility and birth Water appears as a symbol of fertility and birth Water may symbolize a spiritual birth or the beginning of something. Can also be a cleansing/purging of evil. Water may symbolize a spiritual birth or the beginning of something. Can also be a cleansing/purging of evil. A Desert typically represents a loss of life, hope, or faith A Desert typically represents a loss of life, hope, or faith

9. Water vs. Desert Example: Water brings about hope for new life and spirituality. A desert might bring about loss of life, faith, or hope.

10. Symbolic Archetypes: Heaven vs. Hell Places not easily accessible by man are regarded as the dwelling places of either the gods or demons Places not easily accessible by man are regarded as the dwelling places of either the gods or demons The skies, clouds, or mountains house the gods The skies, clouds, or mountains house the gods Canyons, caves, and the inner earth play home to the evil forces of the world. Canyons, caves, and the inner earth play home to the evil forces of the world.

11. Heaven vs. Hell Example: “…and she’s buying the stairway…to heaven!” Typically Heaven is also associated with light and nature. “Hell’s Bells!" Hell is often associated with fire, demons, evil, and the unknown places of earth.

12. Symbolic Archetypes: Supernatural Intervention God or gods intervene in a given situation God or gods intervene in a given situation The gods will often favor the hero but occasionally they do not. (Poor Odysseus!) The gods will often favor the hero but occasionally they do not. (Poor Odysseus!) This is seen throughout Greek Mythology as well as most practiced religions This is seen throughout Greek Mythology as well as most practiced religions

13. Supernatural Intervention Examples: Jesus Christ is woken from sleep and asked to intervene by calming the waters. In the movie 300, the gods intervened when “Zeus hurled thunderbolts and rain storms as the enemy ships crashed against the rock.”

14. Symbolic Archetypes Let’s Review… Symbolic Archetypes represent a specific person, act, deed, place or conflict. Symbolic Archetypes represent a specific person, act, deed, place or conflict. Symbolic Archetypes Include: Symbolic Archetypes Include: Light vs. Darkness Light vs. Darkness Water vs. Desert Water vs. Desert Heaven vs. Hell Heaven vs. Hell Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity Supernatural Intervention Supernatural Intervention

15. Character Archetypes A person or being that serves as a representative of a greater ideal A person or being that serves as a representative of a greater ideal Characteristics, actions, abilities, or powers contribute to the archetype characterization Characteristics, actions, abilities, or powers contribute to the archetype characterization

16. Character Archetypes Character Archetypes include the following: Unfaithful Wife Unfaithful Wife Temptress Temptress Star-Crossed Lovers Star-Crossed Lovers Damsel In Distress Damsel In Distress The Scapegoat The Scapegoat The Devil Figure The Devil Figure The Creature of Nightmares The Creature of Nightmares Friendly Beast Friendly Beast The Hero The Hero Mentor Mentor Young man from the Provinces Young man from the Provinces The Initiates The Initiates Hunting Group of Companions Hunting Group of Companions Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers The Outcast The Outcast The Evil Figure with the Ultimately Good Heart The Evil Figure with the Ultimately Good Heart Earthmother Earthmother

17. Character Archetypes: The Hero Traditionally the protagonist of a story Traditionally the protagonist of a story Often his past is a mystery Often his past is a mystery He is the champion, king, leader, or savior of many He is the champion, king, leader, or savior of many Endures pain and sorrow that all lead to a greater good Endures pain and sorrow that all lead to a greater good

18. Character Archetypes: Mentor Serve as a teacher or counselor to the initiate or future hero Serve as a teacher or counselor to the initiate or future hero Role Model Role Model Sometimes a Father or Mother figure Sometimes a Father or Mother figure The Karate Kid’s Mr. Miyagi

19. Character Archetypes: The Initiates Young heroes who are called out of a “normal” life and must endure training Young heroes who are called out of a “normal” life and must endure training Must complete some type of quest Must complete some type of quest They are innocent and often wear white They are innocent and often wear white In order to become a Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker must complete his training (quest).

20. Character Archetypes: Hunting group of companions Loyal to the hero Loyal to the hero Group willing to face dangers in order to be together Group willing to face dangers in order to be together Robin Hood’s Merry Men never abandoned him despite the danger.

21. Character Archetypes: Earthmother Symbolic of abundance, fertility, and knowledge Symbolic of abundance, fertility, and knowledge Offers spiritual and emotional advice or nourishment to those she meets Offers spiritual and emotional advice or nourishment to those she meets In the film The Matrix, the Oracle gives spiritual advice to Neo in his quest for the truth.

22. Character Archetypes: Temptress Sensuous with beauty Sensuous with beauty The hero is physically attracted to her but she will ultimately bring about his downfall The hero is physically attracted to her but she will ultimately bring about his downfall From the X-men comics and movies, Jean Grey and Cyclopes fall in love but she ultimately brings his downfall by turning into the Phoenix and killing him.

23. Character Archetypes: Damsel in Distress Vulnerable woman who must be rescued by the hero Vulnerable woman who must be rescued by the hero She is often used as bait to trap the hero She is often used as bait to trap the hero Mary Jane Watson is often being tossed around by villains. Lucky for her Spider-man is her boy-toy!

24. The Diplomat Able to mediate between different groups and quickly assess the situation Able to mediate between different groups and quickly assess the situation Understands both points of view Understands both points of view Works to help find the middle ground Works to help find the middle ground Symbol of Justice Symbol of Justice

25. Character Archetypes: Star-Crossed Lovers These two characters are engaged in a love affair These two characters are engaged in a love affair Fated to end tragically Fated to end tragically Society, family, or friends do not approve of the relationship Society, family, or friends do not approve of the relationship Romeo and Juliet ultimately pay the price for their love through their tragic death. Poor Leo! Destiny seems to have it in for him – sinking ship ring a bell???

26. Character Archetypes: Loyal Retainers Heroic qualities but of a lesser degree Heroic qualities but of a lesser degree Similar to a servant but indispensible to the hero Similar to a servant but indispensible to the hero Duty: Protect the Hero – no matter what! Duty: Protect the Hero – no matter what! Sam from the Lord of The Rings trilogy is the loyal retainer of Frodo.

27. Character Archetypes: Creature of a Nightmare Monster usually summoned from the deepest, darkest parts of the mind Monster usually summoned from the deepest, darkest parts of the mind Threatens the life of the hero Threatens the life of the hero Often a perverse or desecrate form of human Often a perverse or desecrate form of human Summoned from nightmares, Freddy Krueger terrorized teens in the 80’s and 90’s in the Nightmare on Elm Street films!

28. Character Archetypes: Devil Figure Evil Incarnate Evil Incarnate Offers Worldly Goods Offers Worldly Goods Will tempt, cheat, steal, lie, and destroy anyone or anything he comes into contact with! Why? Power! Will tempt, cheat, steal, lie, and destroy anyone or anything he comes into contact with! Why? Power!

29. Let’s Review! Character Archetypes include the following… Temptress Temptress Star-Crossed Lovers Star-Crossed Lovers Damsel In Distress Damsel In Distress The Scapegoat The Scapegoat The Devil Figure The Devil Figure The Creature of Nightmares The Creature of Nightmares The Hero The Hero Mentor Mentor The Initiates The Initiates Hunting Group of Companions Hunting Group of Companions Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers The Outcast The Outcast Earthmother Earthmother

30. In Conclusion… Archetypes are everywhere, but we often just overlook them. Archetypes are everywhere, but we often just overlook them. They can be found in every book, short story, TV show, or movie. Remember, EVERY story is the SAME story! They can be found in every book, short story, TV show, or movie. Remember, EVERY story is the SAME story! Archetypes represent ideas larger than themselves! Archetypes represent ideas larger than themselves!

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