Archetype

The philosophical archetype that effected me the most was Thomas Aquinas. He gave an explanation as to why bad things happen to good people, which I feel is important because it is a questions that is still commonly asked in our society. I myself have asked before that if you are a good person and God loves you than why do bad things still have to happen? I felt that Aquinas has given a good explanation as to why God allows for bad things to happen. The presence of God seems to have lessened in…

also demonstrate similar flaws. This duality constitutes the makings of an epic hero—specifically, blueprint examples such as Beowulf and even Gilgamesh. Beowulf fulfills the epic hero archetype by boasting the otherworldly abilities of an epic hero as well as the detrimental downfalls and fulfills this archetype more so than Gilgamesh because when it comes to fatal flaws, Beowulf simply possesses less of them.…

tragedies are his most popular and enduring works. The majority of his tragedies have had incredible impact and are studied more often in schools. Shakespeare’s tragedies often feature characters built around archetypes and his most famous tragedy, Hamlet, is no exception. Hamlet makes use of archetypes like the tragic hero, the villain, the suppliant, and the foil in order to create characters that are familiar while also building upon them in new ways. As evidenced by the title, Hamlet,…

The book How to Read Literature like a Professor, written by Thomas Foster, describes an assortment of archetypes, or themes, to explore in everyday literature. The Hobbit, written by J. R. R. Tolkien, is a story about a young male who goes through a life changing journey that reflects some of these archetypes. There are many types of archetypes in this story including a communion and a hero’s quest. The story shows young readers that you can have an adventure without needing fancy technology,…

Through the use of motifs, character development, and archetypes, the creators of the movie Batman Begins convey the idea that everyone fears, but only those who have the courage to overcome it will thrive. The character development throughout the story relies in a big change in consequence of Rachel’s words. Bruce Wayne gives the impression of being an unmotivated slacker with an attitude problem. He even comments that Alfred hasn't "given up" on him yet. Rachel not only rebukes him for trying…

himself an “epic hero.” Odysseus uses his many character traits, both positive and negative, to help him on his trip. Finally, Odysseus proves himself to be an archetype of a hero that is copied in other forms of literature. Throughout this poem, Odysseus proves himself to be an epic hero, has many positive and negative traits, and is an archetype of an epic hero duplicated in many other literary works. Throughout this “epic poem,”…

a play that teaches a story of fate and freewill in which a character’s own ideologies and motivation lead to their demise. The protagonist, Antigone, is the most obvious hero in the play and also serves as a perfect representation of the heroic archetype of a tragic hero. Nevertheless, this play begins in the royale house of Thebes where Antigone is going through the loss and coming to accept the deaths of her two brothers Eteocles and Polynices, who have killed each other in battle. In the…

are not worthy, who the narrator deems unworthy. To gain a complete understanding of Jenny’s character and the affects she has on the narrator, A Jungian analysis of this poem is required. In the Jungian analysis of a character, there are three archetypes that must be considered. Carl Jung believed that…

The Alchemist (Book) The Alchemist (Book) Archetype The Journey The Mentor Context Santiago is first introduced as a young shepard that is struggling to find the meaning of his existence. He encounters an old King, who directs him to go the Pyramids in Egypt in order to find the hidden treasure that he is looking for and discover his “Personal Legend”. After visiting a dream-interpreter, Santiago is…

almost every story you read sounds the same. There's always a hero, a villain, a damsel in distress, and some sort of epic journey. The reason for this being that almost all novels share a common theme. These themes are called Archetypes. One of the most famous character archetypes is the great hero. The hero, often referred to as the great warrior, is known for his tenacity, devotion, and bravery. A true warrior is a protector of his land and his people. He is a noble champion and acts with…