1. Archetypes

2. Definition Symbol: something that stands for something else. Archetype: recurring symbol, character, theme, setting and event found in literature.  Archetypes have a recurring theme that transcends time.

3. Symbols in Everyday Life

4. Symbolism of Color White – goodness, purity, daytime, life Black – evil, death, night, sin Blue – peace Green– new life, renewal, beginning, Spring Yellow/Gold: fullness of life, money, completeness, wealth (harvest) Purple – royalty Red – war, anger, sin, blood

5. Settings  Day – at the end of the story if night turns to day, things will get better  Night – crime, lack of understanding, bad actions

6. Garden: perfect society Water – physical ingredient for life; can live longer on water than food.  Life giving Cleanses (literally, figuratively, religiously)  Renews Harmony between nature and man  No hurricanes or tornadoes Dominant Colors: green/gold

7. Garden, Cont. Moderate Temperatures Simplicity Freedom from Evil Abundance of food, clothes, & shelter Love

8. Wasteland Very little or no water No harmony black Dominant colors: red/black/gray Extreme temperatures  Desert  Antarctic Not enough food, shelter, clothes Evil Have to work all the time Hate

9. Seasonal Archetypes SpringWinter Birth/RebirthDeath SummerFall Fullness of Life Old Age Cycle of Life

10. Character Types Hero Person who is better equipped physically, mentally, or morally to achieve some goal. Usually wears white.

11. Villain  The antagonist of the story.  Usually wears black or red.

12. Sacrificial Figure Gives up life or makes a big sacrifice to save another person in the story.  Jumps in front of hero… takes the bullet

13. Servant Reinforces the personality of the hero. Usually a sidekick figure. No real personality of their own.

14. Fair Maiden Sought after by hero and villain. The focus of any kind of romance.

15. 5 Stages of the Hero’s Life # 1 - Birth  Mysterious, unknown, often in exile or placed in exile as a child.  Exile: leaves society  Born on another planet  Exile from birthplace: raised by adopted parents  Birth Process  Unnatural  Breech birth  Cesarean

16. # 2 - Preparation  Time when hero develops skills needed for the quest.  Time when he gains physical, mental, moral superiority.  Time when he proves he is ready for the quest. 5 Stages of the Hero’s Life

17. #3 – Quest  Part 1: Perilous Journey: hero travels through wasteland alone  Hero feels fear  Hero’s way isn’t always clear  Hero isn’t invincible  Hero has a goal  Part 2. Struggle: when hero receives divine or natural assistance  Part 3. Exaltation: honoring of the hero 5 Stages of the Hero’s Life

18. # 4 – Death  Doesn’t occur in all stories, but just like life, there is death.  If death, usually fantastic in some way.  Heroes die as saviors or because powers waiver.  If die as a savior, mourn and honor death with singing, storytelling or monuments.

19. 5 Stages of the Hero’s Life # 5 – Return  Exaltation and honoring of the hero.  Return physically  Return through monument  Return in memories  Return through those who continue the cause

20. Heroic Characters If the hero loses physical or mental powers, he is still a hero. If the hero loses morals, he is no longer a hero. Archetypal heroes are usually male.  Females have the functions (roles) as the fair maiden.  Beauty works for and against her.