ARCHETYPES IN MYTHOLOGY What do the following have

ARCHETYPES IN MYTHOLOGY

What do the following have in common?

Ally (the sidekick): shows faithful support to the hero; assists in quest; sometimes the comic relief

Mentor: teacher or counselor for the hero; represents conscience. Typically represented as a kind and wise, older father-type figure.

The Innocent: usually represented by a human or a god who is considered an innocent without corruption. Often naïve, yet a symbol for hope.

Earth Mother: seen as both nurturing and caring, as well as volatile and temperamental.

Four more archetypes: � Destroyer � Hero � Temptress � Trickster

� Destroyer--Someone who hinders the main characters’ noble goals; acts as a foil; represents evil � Hero-- Someone who accomplishes a dangerous mission only he/she can is capable of completing � Temptress– Most often a female character whose irresistible beauty results in the main characters’ deviation from his/her goal � Trickster-- One who survives by his/her wits instead of by his/her power.

Stepmother Jaq & Gus Fairy Godmother

Crush Nemo Bruce Dori

Simba Scar Rafiki Timon and Pumba

Donkey Lord Farquaad. Princess Fiona Shrek Lord Farquaad

On Friday 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 typical behaviors of the characters. Several groups will act out their dialogue, allowing the class to determine archetypes present. Remember– hero, temptress, trickster, transgressor, ally, mentor, innocent, earth mother, destroyer