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9-15-15 Archetypes
JOURNAL
Think of two popular fairy
tales from your childhood. It
could be Little Red Riding Hood,
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty,
Snow White, The Three Little
Pigs, etc.
1. Now, make a list of each
of the main characters and
describe their role in the
story.
2. Compare the two stories:
Write about similarities you see
between the characters and the
roles they play in the story.
AGENDA
Journal
Archetype Notes
Learning Target: I can identify
and develop archetypes.
Reminders:
Vocabulary Test- Friday
CTRL Due Friday!
Archetypes
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What is an archetype?
The word is derived from the Greek:
arche, original, and typos, form or
model.
Archetype means: Original Model.
They are universal in human beings
and occur in literature of every age.
Each character in a story fulfills a
role that was destined from the
beginning of story telling…
Protagonist or Antagonist?
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Protagonist- the main character in a
story.
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The one the audience cheers for.
The plot revolves around this
character. Usually the hero, but does
not have to be.
EXAMPLE: Harry Potter, Harry Potter
series
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Antagonist- the character that
opposes or goes against the
protagonist.
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Usually the villain, but does not have
to be.
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Example:
Shares a differing view from the
protagonist or creates friction.
EXAMPLE: Voldemort, Harry Potter
Examples of Archetypes
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Use your chart to fill in notes as we
go…
The Hero/ Heroine
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The main character.
Self-Sacrifice- the hero will pay a
price to achieve their goal.
Not necessarily moral, but the one
that the reader cheers for.
Goes on a journey (physical,
mental, or emotional). Must learn
something/change by the end.
The Heroes Journey
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The protagonist of a story must
take a journey or quest where
he/she…
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Learns something about herself/himself
Learns something about life in general
Accomplishes a difficult task
Finds meaning or purpose in life.
Examples?
Heroes/Heroines
THE QUEST
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Material Wealth- Treasure
Hunt!
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Global Good- Earth is
threatened.
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Pirates or the CaribbeanJack Sparrow is in search of
treasure.
Armageddon, Bruce Willis
dies for the planet.
Tomb Raider, Angelina Jolie
Self-Identity
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Good Will Hunting, Matt
Damon plays a brilliant but
troubles janitor of an ivyleague college who solves
an impossible math
problem.
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Happiness
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The Pursuit of
Happyness, Will
Smith is on a quest
to find happiness for
himself and his son.
Peace
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Gladiator Russell
Crowe’s character
wants to find peace
after his family is
killed and he is sold
as a gladiator.
Mother Figure
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Comforts
Nurtures & gives
guidance to the
protagonist.
Can be called on in
times of need.
Examples?
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Mother Earthsustenance for
humans/animals.
Fairy God Motheralways there when
you need her!
The Wise Mentor/ Teacher
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Gives wisdom in the face of
challenges.
Aides and/or trains the main
character.
Gives them gifts that are important
to the hero successfully completing
their quest.
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Gandalf- The Lord
of the Rings
DumbledoreHarry Potter
The Sidekick
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The trusting character, while a bit
dependent and naive, has the
optimism to take the journey.
Works along side either the
antagonist or the protagonist
Examples?
The Villain/ Evil Figure
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Often takes the form of the
antagonist (anti-hero), but not
always.
Often wants power/control at any
price
Usually amoral- no sense of morals
Has many tricks to getting what
he/she wants…
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Cunning & Wit
Attractiveness
Supernatural Power
Trickster
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The Trickster is a clown, a mischief
maker.
Can be associated with the villain, or
the hero.
Sometimes provides the comedic
relief.
The trickster usually uses his/her
cunning and/or wit, against strength
and brawn of other characters.
Examples?
THINKING AHEAD…
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As we read our stories over the next
few weeks, I want you to keep
these archetypes in mind.
Which archetype do each of your
characters fit?
What is their role in the story?
Exit Slip…
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Give literary/movie examples (not
covered in class) of the following….
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A
A
A
A
A
hero/heroine
villain
Mentor/Teacher
sidekick
mother figure
September 16, 2014
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Please be seated
when the bell rings.
Write down the learning
target and begin reading
your IR book.
Focus Question:
Describe the tone in the
novel thus far.
Agenda:
Independent Reading
Archetype group work
Learning Target: I can use
archetypes to create an
interesting story.
Reminders:
Vocab HW due tomorrow.
Vocab quiz Friday.
CTRL due Friday!
September 16, 2015
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Please be seated
when the bell
rings. Have your
IR book on your
desk.
Agenda:
Pen Pal Letters
IR
Learning Target: I can
effectively write a letter.
Reminders:
Diagnostic tomorrow.
September 14, 2015
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Please come in
and be seated,
take our your
God/Goddess
assignment
Agenda:
Creating your
God/Goddess Project
Independent Reading
Learning Target: I can make
a connection between Greek
mythology through creating
my own god/goddess
Reminders:
Projects due today!