Archetypes

Front 1

a skilled heros ability to use technology or a weapon in order to combat evil, continue on a journey, or prove his identity as a chosen individual.

Back 1

The Magic Woman

Hint 1

Zeus and the Thunderbolt

Front 2

The gods intervene on the side of the heros or sometimes against him.

Back 2

Supernatural Intervention

Hint 2

Gilgamesh

Front 3

This physical or psychological wound cannot be healed fully. Often, the pain drives the sufferer to desperate measure of madness.

Back 3

The Unhealable Wound

Front 4

This motiff describes the search for some talisman, which when found, will return life to a wasted land.

Back 4

The Quest

Hint 4

Shrek

Front 5

Refers to a moment, usually psychological, in which an individual comes into maturity, gaining a new awareness into the nature of a situation and his responsiblilty for trying to resolve the dilemma.

Back 5

The Initiation

Hint 5

Nemo swimming thru volcano

Front 6

A descent from a higher to a lower state of being, an experience which involves loss of innocence.

Back 6

The Fall

Hint 6

Adam and Eve pick the apples

Front 7

Sends the hero in search of truth or information, descending into a real or psychological hell.

Back 7

The Journey

Front 8

This common motif grows out of the parallel between the cycle of nature and life. It refers to those situations in which someone or something dies, yet is accompanied by some sign of survival.

Back 8

Death and Rebirth

Front 9

A message or signal that requires a character to make sacrifices. Often a hero will question, but eventually accept the responsibility.

Back 9

The Calling

Hint 9

utnapishtim builds ark

Front 10

This character fulfills the necessary task and restores harmony or justice to a community.

Back 10

The Hero

Hint 10

Boo Radley

Front 11

These animals assist the hero and reflect that nature is on the heros side.

Back 11

Friendly Beast

Front 12

This redeemable figure is saved by the heros nobility or good heart

Back 12

The Evil Figure with a Good Heart

Hint 12

Shrek

Front 13

Serves as a teacher or counselor, sometimes serving as a father or mother. They teach by example necessary to survive.

Back 13

The Mentor

Hint 13

Nurse and Friar Lawrence

Front 14

This figure is banished from a community for some crime. They are usually destined to become a wonderer.

Back 14

The Outcast

Hint 14

Romeo

Front 15

These 2 characters are engaged in a love affair that is fated to end in tragedy for one or both due to disapproval of society, friends, family, or Gods.

Back 15

Star-Crossed Lovers

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Romeo and Juliet

Front 16

Characterized by beauty, she is one whose physical attraction may bring about the heros downfall.

Back 16

The Temptress

Hint 16

Sirens