Archetypes, Myths, and Central Allusions Flashcards
Archetype
a universal theme, motif, character, situation, conflict, or image that repeats itself in many different cultures and societies over many different periods of time
Jungian
Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist, considered archetypes to be “psychological organs” and suggested that they operate much like the physical ones. Instead of a heart, lungs, or liver, Jung proposed these psychological organs consisted of the Self, the Shadow, the Anima, the Animus, and the Persona
The Self
your ideal (who you want to
be most)
The Shadow
deeply recessed traits that are
predominantly hidden from day-to-day life
The Anima
the feminine image in the man’s psyche
The Animus
the masculine image in the female’s psyche
The Persona
what we present to the world (think of it like a mask for psychological protection)
Which Jungian archetype changes?
the self
Literary/Artistic Archetypes
these archetypes manifest in more than just your subconscious: Hero, Great Mother, Trickster, Mentor, Devil/Satan, Wise Old Man/Sage, Old Woman/Crone, etc.
Hero Archetype
Courageous, larger-than-life men and women who are often willing to sacrifice personal safety in order to tackle some seemingly impossible task
A Hero is a reflection of…
the self
Beowulf, Odysseus, Achilles, and Luke Skywalker are the ___ archetype
hero
Beowulf, Odysseus, Achilles, and Luke Skywalker are the ___ archetype
hero
Child Archetype
an almost adult-like child that gives mature advice; however, this archetype can operate in the reverse (an adult who appears as childlike)
Stewie from Family Guy, Maggie from The Simpsons, Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes, and Simon from Lord of the Flies are the ___ archetype
child
