Mythopoeic Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Archetypes
A
Civilizations have their own mythologies, but there appear to be common images, themes and motives
2
Q
Summer
A
(Romance)
- Culmination of life in seasonal calendar
- Complete innocence
- Reflective and idyllic
- Happy society resists change
3
Q
Autumn/fall
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(Tragedy)
- Dying stage of the seasonal calendar
- Fall and demise of the protagonist
4
Q
Winter
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(Irony/Satire)
- Darkness
- Return of chaos
- Defeat of the hero
- Wisdom: hero’s eyes are opened
5
Q
Spring
A
(Comedy)
- Defeat of winter and darkness
- Birth of the hero
- Revival and resurrection
- Gardens, flowers, youth, sexual bliss…
