Psychology and Archetypes The Psychoanalysis of Sigmund Freud

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Psychology and Archetypes The Psychoanalysis of Sigmund Freud

Psychology and Archetypes The Psychoanalysis of Sigmund Freud

 • “Some of the world’s most respected writers have supplied psychologists with such

• “Some of the world’s most respected writers have supplied psychologists with such accurate case histories of mental functioning in their literature that their works have been cited as significant in understanding humans. ” –Sigmund Freud

 • There are three psychic zones. • Id • Ego • Superego •

• There are three psychic zones. • Id • Ego • Superego • -These zones control certain mental functions out of which comes human motivation

ID: Pleasure Principle • • • Impulse towards satisfaction No logic No values Source

ID: Pleasure Principle • • • Impulse towards satisfaction No logic No values Source of aggressions and desires Theologically similar to the devil

EGO: Reality Principle • Rational • Regulates id’s drives • Mediating agency of psyche

EGO: Reality Principle • Rational • Regulates id’s drives • Mediating agency of psyche

SUPEREGO: Morality Principle • Morality principle • Censors or represses the id • Source

SUPEREGO: Morality Principle • Morality principle • Censors or represses the id • Source of conscious and pride

THE UNCONSCIOUS MIND IS PREEMINENT (greatest influence)

THE UNCONSCIOUS MIND IS PREEMINENT (greatest influence)

Archetypes Colors and Objects

Archetypes Colors and Objects

Collective Unconscious • A genetically inherited level of the mind containing what Jung called

Collective Unconscious • A genetically inherited level of the mind containing what Jung called the “vast historical storehouse of the human race. ” • Collective unconscious contains symbols, ideas, themes, and conscious quests for the meanings of life’s mysteries. • Therefore, it stores the material of the world’s myths, legends, religions, art and literature.

Archetype • An archetype is a pattern repeated through the ages in folk and

Archetype • An archetype is a pattern repeated through the ages in folk and literary expressions. • Characters, plots, themes, and symbols or images may be archetypes.

Archetypal SYMBOLS and IMAGES • Symbol: A concrete object used to represent abstract ideas

Archetypal SYMBOLS and IMAGES • Symbol: A concrete object used to represent abstract ideas • Image: A visual detail sustained or developed throughout a work

 • An image has symbolic significance • It has these functions: • Reinforces

• An image has symbolic significance • It has these functions: • Reinforces character • Enhances theme • Foreshadows plot developments

Colors • Symbolize moods or emotions • Most ancient and universal of symbols •

Colors • Symbolize moods or emotions • Most ancient and universal of symbols • Positive and negative qualities/ connotations

BLACK (Darkness) • Negative connotations: • Unconscious, underworld, death/mourning, emotional darkness, chaos, unknown, hidden

BLACK (Darkness) • Negative connotations: • Unconscious, underworld, death/mourning, emotional darkness, chaos, unknown, hidden desires/instincts • Positive connotations: • First step in transformation process– old is destroyed in order for new creation of the self to occur • Knowledge

GREEN • Negative: • Decay, jealousy, and envy • Positive: • Mother nature, fertility,

GREEN • Negative: • Decay, jealousy, and envy • Positive: • Mother nature, fertility, hope, renewal, health, youth, harmony • Spiritual passion

BLUE • Negative (usually dark blue): • Depression • Positive (usually light blue): •

BLUE • Negative (usually dark blue): • Depression • Positive (usually light blue): • Heaven, color of the spirit, the divine, institution, inspiration

RED • Negative: • Anger, lust, embarrassment, war • Positive: • Life force, passion,

RED • Negative: • Anger, lust, embarrassment, war • Positive: • Life force, passion, sacrifice, courage, will power

WHITE • Negative: • Shallow, empty • Positive: • Symbolic death, renewal • Purity,

WHITE • Negative: • Shallow, empty • Positive: • Symbolic death, renewal • Purity, redemption, peace, innocence, joy

YELLOW • Negative: • Cowardly • Greedy • Positive: • Warmth, happiness

YELLOW • Negative: • Cowardly • Greedy • Positive: • Warmth, happiness

Orange • Negative: • Pride, cruelty • Positive: • Burning away impurities • Creative

Orange • Negative: • Pride, cruelty • Positive: • Burning away impurities • Creative expression

Purple • Negative: • Severe pain/injury • Positive: • Royalty, wisdom, truth

Purple • Negative: • Severe pain/injury • Positive: • Royalty, wisdom, truth

Forest/ Woods • The mysterious, primitive instinct • The child must enter the forest

Forest/ Woods • The mysterious, primitive instinct • The child must enter the forest of the unconscious, inner self to overcome an impossible task for individuation to take place • Here there is no mother or father to protect the child. She/he must face the trial alone and grow.

Archetypal Characters

Archetypal Characters

The Hero • Strong, intelligent, good, brave, savior or deliverer.

The Hero • Strong, intelligent, good, brave, savior or deliverer.

The Companion • Befriends and helps the hero • May be an unusual figure

The Companion • Befriends and helps the hero • May be an unusual figure

The Demonic Adversary • A villain, represents the forces of evil, chaos and darkness

The Demonic Adversary • A villain, represents the forces of evil, chaos and darkness • Almost as strong as the hero • May take monstrous form