Archetypes Guided Notes

What is an archetype?

An archetype is the ______or model

Archetypes can be applied to an image, a theme, a symbol, an idea, a character type, or a plot pattern.

Archetypes can be expressed in myths, dreams, literature, religions, fantasies, and folklore.

Character Archetypes

Character archetypes are ______that you have probably seen in different books and movies.

Examples of Character Archetypes: The Hero, The Scapegoat, The Wise Counselor/Mentor, The Supernatural Guide, The Companions, The Villain/Evil Figure, The Damsel in Distress, The Temptress, The Soul Mate, The Good Mother, The Evil Mother, The Hero in Disguise

The Hero

“A hero is any male or female who leaves the world of his or her everyday life to undergo a journey to a special world where challenges and fears are overcome in order to secure a quest, which is then shared with other members of the hero’s community” (Campbell).

Qualities: individualistic, ______, independent, unhappy with the status quo, ______

Male Examples:

Female Examples:

The Scapegoat

A scapegoat is a person or group who takes all the ______or ______in place of another.

Qualities: considered an outsider or criminal, restless traveler, is alone, may be associated with sorcery or black magic

Example:

The Wise Counselor/Mentor

The Mentor is a wise or holy figure who______the hero in his/her journey.

Can appear as an oracle, a mentor, a guide, a teacher, or a wise old man/woman.

Qualities: usually an older person, possesses insight beyond that of ordinary people, helps the hero see the world objectively

Examples:

The Supernatural Guide

“The hero is covertly aided by the advice, amulets, and secret agents of the supernatural helper whom he met before his entrance into this region. Or it may be that he here discovers for the first time that there is a benign power everywhere supporting him in his superhuman passage” (Campbell).

Example: Simba sees his father in the sky and receives advice so that he may continue with his journey.

The Companions

Companions are friends or allies who show faithful and loyal ______to the ______throughout the journey.

Qualities: faithful, loyal, unselfish

Examples:

The Villain/Evil Figure

The Villain is the person who is capable of ______or ______. He/she is also the opponent with whom the hero must struggle.

Qualities: represents things we don’t like and would like to eliminate, negative forces, cunning

Examples:

The Damsel in Distress

The Damsel in Distress is a ______who needs to be ______by the hero.

She is often used as a ______to ensnare the unsuspecting hero.

Examples:

The Temptress

The Temptress is someone whom the hero is ______to and who ultimately brings about his ______.

Qualities: almost always a woman, physically beautiful, tries to tempt the hero in order to get him off course

Examples:

The Soul Mate

The Soul Mate is a person with whom one has a strong affinity, ______, and tastes, and often a romantic bond.

The incarnation of inspiration and spiritual fulfillment.

Qualities: often a prince or princess, very beautiful or handsome

Examples:

The Good Mother

The Good Mother is the ______representation of the personal mother, grandmother, nurses, surrogate mother, goddess, etc.

Qualities: life-giving, magic authority, wisdom, spirituality, fertility, fosters growth

Examples:

The Evil Mother

The Evil Mother is the______representation of the personal mother, grandmother, step-mother, mother-in-law, goddess, etc.

Qualities: secret, hidden, dark, is terrifying and inescapable due to fate, often portrayed as witches

Examples:

The Hero in Disguise

The Hero in Disguise occurs when the hero either cannot reveal his identity yet, or must disguise himself in order to complete a task.

Example: When Luke Skywalker dresses as a Storm Trooper in order to get past the guards and save Princess Leia