Archetype

Beowulf is the oldest English epic and was passed down for centuries before it’s contents were penned down. The story demonstrates the values of warrior culture, and more specifically, Anglo-Saxon values. Through these morals, archetypes are explored to emphasize principal characteristics which were key to the society such as: loyalty, generosity, and brotherhood during the time the work was in circulation. In the perilous epic poem Beowulf, the poet utilizes the introduction of the character of…

Jungian Archetypes in “Perseus” The use of Jungian archetypes in the Roman myth, “Perseus,” demonstrates common unconscious prototypes that humanity as a whole shares. In addition, analyzing the myth through these archetypes enlightens modern society about why we have the preconceived images that we do about our societal roles. The Jungian archetype theory has been used for many years to analyze myth, as well as religious and psychological ideas. The definition of the word archetype without the…

“An archetype provides a window into a society’s attitudes and values” Throughout history, the purpose of fairy tales has shifted from pure male entertainment to didactic children's tales. A particular time period's values are evident through analysis of archetypes found in fairy tales from that era. This theory is explored through the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (SWSD) originally published in 1812, Matt Phelan's film noir style graphic novel "Snow White"…

composers and the archetypes they use. The 1857 Brother’s Grimm Little Red Cap (LRC), Alfred Tennyson’s 1800s Morte D’Arthur (MDA) and the 2008 movie Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle each portray a heroic archetype reflecting the values and societal norms of their context. Elements such as religious beliefs, political stance, technology and social conformity and acceptance have all played a vital role in shaping context which has therefore affecting the perception of archetypes. LRC…

The Archetypes of Lennie’s Character In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Lennie’s character archetype can represent many aspects throughout the story. In the story Lennie’s character is seen as the child of the group. He is also seen the cause of death, or the trouble that follows himself and George. His character is important to creating the storyline of the book. Lennie’s character archetype varies through many subjects throughout the story. Lennie’s character in the book can represent…

than one or two archetypes to represent their personality. “However, one archetype tends to dominate the personality in general. It can be helpful to know which archetypes are at play in oneself and others, especially loved ones, friends and co-workers, in order to gain personal insight into behaviors and motivations”( Jung). "The 12 common archetypes. Retrieved September 3, 2016, from http://www.soulcraft.co/essays/the_12_common_archetypes.html” However, there are two archetypes that I want…

and archetypes/the hero’s journey. The stories where we focused on characterization were The Canterbury Tales, “Rocking Horse Winner”, “The Demon Lover”, and “My Mother Never Worked”. The story where we focused on archetypes and the hero’s journey was Beowulf. The first literary element that we studied was characterization. Characterization is the step by step process of the creation/construction of…

She is portrayed as the epitome of virtue and modesty, yet there is textual evidence that shows where she breaks from that archetype. Though she insists that she is not vain, Pamela frequently mentions that everyone loves her and thinks she is so beautiful. While it could be entirely innocent, she brings up her appeal to others quite often, even when it is irrelevant to the current…

for many generations, in both literature and other forms of media. The dominance of such idea lies in the fact that from the beginning of time, light and darkness has been accepted as an archetype which established two opposing sides, classic examples being good versus bad, or hope versus despair. This archetype is further present in the play Twelfth Night, in which William Shakespeare utilizes light and darkness in order to identify a conflict between order and chaos surrounding a situation the…

Another, lesser-known personification was Ankou, known in Breton mythology as well as in Cornish, Welsh and Norman folklore. Ankou appears in many tales gathered from oral tradition. As such his description does not always correspond from one tale to another. He is always described as a tall and thin figure clad in black Breton garments, sometimes with glowing eyes, wearing a large felt hat concealing his face, standing up in a creaking cart similar to the ones used during the Middle-Age to…