Archetypes review and the Heros Journey Archetypes 101

Archetypes: review and the Hero’s Journey

Archetypes 101

What is an Archetype? An original model on which something is patterned or based (prototype) In literature: character, action or situation that represent universal patterns in human nature. Provides a framework to approach any piece of fiction views literature as a reflection of life

Archetypes Comes from the psychology of C. G. Jung (Young) dealt with man’s unconsciousness and subconscious thoughts, desires, and dreams man has four basic needs: food, water, shelter and love

Archetypes Traveled extensively and concluded from observations that these patterns (archetypes) were so deeply imbedded in our psyches that they go back to prehistoric times they are a part of our collective memory as human begins (everyone’s memory). They have not changed and are present in all people.

Archetypes Present in the unconscious of the individual These symbols are inborn and understood like the instincts are passed on in animals Part of the collective memory since prehistoric times Occurs through all elements of the arts- literature, dance, painting, music and sculpture Understood because they all come from nature or human nature

Archetypes of Literature In literature archetypes occur as: Characters Symbols (object/action/event representing abstract idea/concept. i. e. dove=peace) Colors (pos/neg meaning) Themes (love, hate, good vs. evil) Settings/situations (time, place, atmosphere) Life Cycles (life, seasons, time, meals)

Character Archetypes Countless archetypes, but we will focus on the following in relation to the Senior Project: 1. Magician 2. Warrior 3. Wanderer 4. Martyr 5. Orphan 6. Innocent

Magician Charismatic Inspirational Creative Self-aware Entertaining Transforming Famous Magician: Steve Jobs

Warrior Competitive Adaptable Minimalistic Skillful Loyal Disciplined Famous Warrior: Achilles

Wanderer Nonconformist Desires freedom Ambitious Authentic Adventurous Introverted Famous Wanderer: Amelia Earhart

Martyr Willing to sacrifice Suffering is self-induced Willing to take blame Does what is right Strong Empowering Famous Martyr: Nelson Mandela

Orphan Knows everyone matters Unpretentious Empathetic Realist Street Smart Irresponsible Famous Orphan: Harry Potter

Innocent Usually in form of child, saint, or mystic figure Pure Faithful Good Optimistic Simple Famous Innocent: Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

Archetype Jigsaw Activity You will be broken up into six groups Each group will individually read/take notes on assigned archetype with the materials I have provided. -On “Archetype 101” notes, label “Archetype Jigsaw Activity”. Number 1 -15. Record findings (15 total) on assigned archetype. As a group, create a poster on your archetype. Include: (1) character traits (pos/neg), (2) literary examples, (3) visuals symbolizing archetype, and (4) any other pertinent information. Choose two representatives to present poster

The Hero’s Journey • TED Hero’s Journey, https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Hhk 4 N 9 A 0 o. CA

Prewriting: Your Hero’s Journey Answer the following questions as completely as possible: • What are some of the “dragons” you have faced on your journey? • Who are the “mentors” who helped you face them? • How did you conquer them (or did you? )? • What effect did this journey have on you? In other words, how did you “return changed”? • You will have multiple journeys/dragons. Take time to explore several. They may be academic, athletic, personal, spiritual, financial… there is no limit to the arenas of life you can address. You will keep this prewriting in your binder for future reference.

HW: Review Activity • Yesterday, you considered objects and symbols that functioned as archetypes. Today, complete the review sheet you picked up off of the front table this morning. This one focuses on archetypical characters in books and film.