Pop quiz Flashcards
What is an archetype
- humens produce images unconciously in the form of dreams
- universal images
Where do archetypes come from
- come from the tendancy of all humen beings to form mythological images and motiefs
- show up in representations that very tremendously in detail but the basic archetype remains the same
what are archetypes similar to
instincts
-not phycological
reveal themselves to our conciousness by powerful symbolic images
do archetypes have a known origin
no
-reproduce themselves in any time or place spontaniously
What effects do archetypes have
dynamic forceful
- can have vitalizing effect when ppl allow themselves to expireince them
Are archetypes collective
yes
- they are not individual
- create myths, religions and pjylisophical systems that profoundly affect and characterize national identities and constitute historical legends
How simple are archetypes
- appear simple of surface but are complex
- longer one looks into them the more intricate and labrinth they become
WHat genneration connects more to the meaning of archetypres
- modern ppl can name and describe but primative ppl seem to have been more closely connected to their actual power and meaning
WHat do archetypes involve
images and emotions
- when both present they radiate
- if only an image then there is a sighn or symbol of little consequence
- when charged wit emotion image holds psycic energy
Why are archetypes a difficult consept to grasp
- it difies literal definition
- intellect alone cannot fully understand because archetypes are profoundly connected with life itself
what is a sighn
has one universal meaning
widly recognised
can be colors images disighns shape does not have to be words
commonality
symbol
multiple meanings
depend on morals, region, personal background, feelings, culture, religion, age, gender
