a rchetype d efinition : archetype: an original model or pattern from which other later copies are...
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ARCHETYPE DEFINITION:
Archetype: An original model or pattern from which other later copies are made, especially a character, an action, or situation that seems to represent common patterns of human life
ARCHETYPES
IN EVERYTHING Archetypes recur in different times and
places in myth, literature, folklore, fairy tales, dreams, artwork, and religious rituals
EVERYWHERE and TIMELESS Archetypes occur in various genres across
cultures and throughout history.
Often times characters can hold more than one archetype: for example Dumbledore is herald and sage
THE HERO
King Arthur, Optimus Prime, Luke Skywalker, Hercules
Usually the central character
Separates from the ordinary world, faces challenges and sacrifices and serves others
Chooses to be a hero for noble cause
THE FOOL
Scarecrow, FEZ, and Brick
Usually used for entertainment and for the hero to play off of
Has no idea what he is doing, he has a dim idea at best who his enemies are or whether he is in danger, and only has his cheerful disposition to protect him. (Brick, Forrest Gump)
THE ANTI-HERO
Harry Potter, Shrek, Bruce Wayne, and Napoleon Dynamite
Has non-traditional qualities for a hero such as unappealing figure, self-obsessed attitude, etc…
Does not choose to be a hero but is put into the situation
THE SIDEKICK
Chewbacca, Robin, and Donkey
The hero’s right hand man
Purpose is to be a second person when needed and to create dialogue with the hero
THE VILLAIN
Frankenstein, Osama Bin Laden, Dracula, The Joker, and Ursula
Cause is to destroy, create opposition, and be part of “the dark side”
The Villian/Devil represents a tremendous source of strength. Battling him or her gives the hero strength.
THE SHADOW
Repressed side of a character.
The Shadow can be the dark side of “light” character or vice versa
Gollum ,Tyler Durden, Scar, Harvey Dent
THE MYSTIC/MENTOR/SAGE
Gandalf, Aslan, Yoda, and Dumbledore
Mentor’s job is to guide with wisdom
Sometimes gives gifts to assist hero
Comic Mentor -- often a type of advising sidekick to the Hero (Rafiki)
THE HERALD
Herald characters issue challenges, warnings, and announces the coming of significant change
Nala, Dumbledore, and Bumblebee
SHAPE-SHIFTER
The Shapeshifter's mask misleads the Hero by hiding a character's intentions and loyalties
Meg from Hercules and the beast
THE THRESHOLD GUARDIAN
Threshold Guardians protect by testing or preventing the Hero’s entrance.
They provide essential tests to prove a Hero's commitment and worth
Draco Malfoy
Offers Harry his hand in friendship and thus causes Harry to openly refuse it and Slytherin House
Instigates the Rememberall fiasco that ends in Harry becoming Seeker
Tricks Harry into the midnight duel that leads to him finding Fluffy
TRICKSTER
Tricksters relish the disruption of the status quo
Turn the Ordinary World into chaos with their quick turns of phrase and physical antics
Fred and George Weasly, Bugs Bunny, Tinker Belle, and the Cheshire Cat
DAMSEL
Helpless and/or weak and usually desirable
Bella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty
SITUATIONAL ARCHETYPES
Death and rebirth, battle between good and evil, hero’s journey, Magic weapon, and the fall
STEREOTYPE VS. ARCHETYPE
Stereotype: A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image What are some examples?
Archetype: universal example found throughout time, cultures, and genres