Intro to Archetypes

Archetypes are based on the theories of which psychologist?

Shrek would be an example of which character archetype?

This archetype is usually a symbol of desire and temptation and leads to the hero's downfall.

How are you feeling today?

This archetype usually refers to a character or group of people who take the blame or suffer in place of another.

Cruella Di Ville would be an example of which character archetype?

How do you feel about your understanding of Archetypes?

This character is usually not accepted by society.

In his first film, Captain America fits which character archetpye?

This archetype is often a nightmarish creature that is used as a weapon against the hero.

Ron and Hermoine would be an example of which character archetype?

Archetypes help people understand traits shared with others outside their own culture.

Beast would be an example of which character archetype?

Which of these is not a part of The Journey (Situational Archetype)?

This situational archetype describes a descent in action from a higher to a lower position in life.

This archetype is usually about the protagonist of the story; a born leader.

Represents knowledge, insight, and wisdom. Serves as teacher or counselor.

Archetypes are only seen in literature written in the same time period.

Archetypes can only be applied to characters.

The Lightsaber, Thor's Hammer, Captain America's Sword are all examples of what situational archetype?

Archetypes are recurring patterns that occur in stories of different cultures and time periods.

Cinderella would be an example of which character archetype?

This archetype is usually a sidekick to the hero.

Archetype refers to situations in which someone/something dies but death is accompanied by some sign of birth or rebirth