What is an archetype?
Psychologist Carl Jung created a list of 12 archetypes that he based on the observation of differing and repeating patters of thought and action that reappeared across time and place (expands different locations).
The word archetype has its origins in Greek. "Arche" means "Original or beginning" and "typos" which means "mold or pattern."
The word archetype has its origins in Greek. "Arche" means "Original or beginning" and "typos" which means "mold or pattern."
List of archetypes:
This list covers a small sample of common archetypes:
- The Jester
- The hero
- The magician
- The outlaw
- The explorer
- The sage
- The innocent
- The damsel in distress
- The caregiver
- The scapegoat
- The outcast
- The temptress
- The ruler
- The everyman
- The lover
- The creator
- The mentor
Archetype assignment
1. Choose an archetype from the list above.
2. Find an example of that archetype in literature, film, tv shows, anime etc.
3. Find descriptive words that capture the character and how he/she fits the archetypal role.
4. Identify weaknesses and strengths of the character.
5. Provide reasoning for why this character fits the criteria for this pattern.
See example below:
2. Find an example of that archetype in literature, film, tv shows, anime etc.
3. Find descriptive words that capture the character and how he/she fits the archetypal role.
4. Identify weaknesses and strengths of the character.
5. Provide reasoning for why this character fits the criteria for this pattern.
See example below:
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