ARCHETYPES IN MYTHOLOGY Before Viewing Mythology in Literary

ARCHETYPES IN MYTHOLOGY

Before Viewing “Mythology in Literary Culture” Individually, brainstorm several different “character types” that you might find in literature, modern TV shows, movies, or dramas.

What do the following have in common?

CHARACTER ARCHETYPES! Ally: shows faithful support to the hero; assists in quest Mentor: teacher or counselor for the hero; represents conscience

As You Watch… Define the five archetypes from the video: � Transgressor � Destroyer � Hero � Temptress � Trickster Note the classical and modern examples of each archetype, and think of your own!

� Transgressor--Someone who tests the limits of human knowledge � Destroyer--Someone who destroys for destruction’s sake � Hero-- Someone who completes a mission only he/she can do � Temptress-- One showing the perpetual power of love. . compellingly beautiful. � Trickster-- One who survives by his/her wits instead of by his/her power.

After Viewing Get into groups of two or three Using the definitions of two or three archetypal characters, create a dialogue centered around a conflict of your devising. Dialogue should be ½ page and should reflect the archetypes’ behaviors portrayed in the video. Two to three groups will act out their dialogue, allowing the class to determine archetypes present.