AS YOU ENTER CLASS, TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. PUT YOUR NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE BELL WORK ENTRY ENTRY FOR TODAY: THINK ABOUT YOUR TWO FAVORITE.

AS YOU ENTER CLASS, TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. PUT YOUR NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE BELL WORK ENTRYENTRY FOR TODAY:

THINK ABOUT YOUR TWO FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIES. WRITE DOWN THE SIMILARITIES

BETWEEN THE PLOT AND THE CHARACTERS OF THE TWO MOVIES. WRITE DOWN THE QUALITIES IN A LIST.

BELL WORK

ARCHETYPES

Daily Objective

You will be able indentify archetypes and analyze how they are used in both traditional and modern stories.

Introduction

Researchers have been able to collect and compare myths, legends, and religions of cultures from all around the world.

They discovered that for centuries, people who had NO contact with each other had passed down stories through generations that were similar to the stories of other cultures.

The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES.

What is an archetype?

A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life generally

A situation that occurs over and over again in literature Quest Initiation Attempt to overcome evil

Archetypal Characters

Character Description Example

The Hero •A larger-than-life character that often goes on some kind of journey or quest

•In the course of his journey, the hero demonstrates the qualities and abilities valued by his culture

• King Arthur

• Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)

• Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)

• Harry Potter

Archetypal Characters

Character Description Example

The Father Figure

The protector and leader

• Mufasa (The Lion King)

The Mother Figure

The protective nurturer and gentle provider

• Mrs. Weasely (Harry Potter)

• Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)

The Temptress

A woman who uses her power (intellect, magic, beauty) to make men weak

• The White Witch (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)

Archetypal Characters

Character Description Example

Monster/Villain

The antagonist (opposes the protagonist)

• The Giant (Jack and the Beanstalk)

The Innocent An inexperienced character that is exposed to the evils in the world

• Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz)

The Damsel in Distress

Woman who needs to be rescued

• Rapunzel• Sleeping

Beauty

Archetypal Characters

Character Description Example

Helpers (Wise Old Woman, Man, or Animal; Teacher or Mentor)

Characters that assist or guide the protagonist

• Merlin (King Arthur)

• Yoda (Star Wars)

The Trickster/The Fool

Characters who trick others to get them to do what he/she wants—they can be both virtuous or evil

• Fred and George Weasely (Harry Potter)

• Road Runner

The Underdog Characters who are always in the wrong place at the wrong time, but who usually win something of value in the end

• The Ugly Duckling

• Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)

Archetypal Settings

Place DescriptionThe Crossroads

The place of suffering and decision

The Underworld

The place where the hero encounters fear or death

The Maze or Labyrinth

Represents a puzzling dilemma or great uncertainty

The Castle The strong place of safety; holds the treasure or the princess; may be bewitched or enchanted

Archetypal Journeys

Patterns

The Quest to Know Who You Are

The Quest to Find Knowledge

The Quest to Find the Promised Land or to Build a Beautiful City

The Warrior’s Quest to Save the People and Rid the Land of Danger

The Quest to Get Revenge

The Quest for Fame and Fortune

The Fool’s Quest (a silly person saves the land because of his innocence or foolishness)

The Search for Love (to rescue the princess)

DIRECTIONS

In just a moment, I will place you into groups of three.

Each group will receive one versions of the story Cinderella.

Read the story and complete the organizer titled, “Archetypal Analysis-Cinderella.”

Once you have finished with one stories organizer, hand me your version in exchange for another version.

By the end you should have finished, three stories and three graphs on your organizer.

QUESTIONS???