PPT-Archetypes Introduction Researchers have collected and compared myths, legends, and stories

For centuries unrelated groups have passed down through generations stories that were similar to the stories of other cultures The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES What is an archetype. The Definition of the Hero: . From Shrek to Wolverine and Everyone Else in Between. What is an archetype?. The term “archetypes” signifies ancient patterns of personality and relationships that appear across the world’s myths, legends, and folk tales.. Folk tales depend heavily on archetypes. Children’s literature also depends heavily on archetypes and archetypal patterns. . Archetype. 1. . An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a prototype: . Chapter Three. Chapter 3 Objectives:. Describe the meaning of mythology and explain how it relates to the study of the Humanities and the theory of Carl Jung.. Outline features of the archetype of the hero in myth.. Myths, Legends, and Folk Tales. To develop skills in reading Legends, Folk Tales, and Myths.. To apply a variety of reading strategies for reading these particular types of genres.. To analyze Literary . Folktales, &. . Fables. What is a myth?. A . traditional. story that explains some aspect of . human life. or . the natural world. .. Myths. , Folktales, and Fables are all considered . oral literature. Serve as a representation of a specific person, act, deed, place or conflict. They are easily recognizable but not as common as situational archetypes.. The Archetypes Include: . Light vs. Darkness. Folklore. . can be defined. …. . as all the traditions, customs, and stories that are passed along by word of mouth in a culture.. “Folk” . means. …. . ordinary people. a. nd. “lore” . Agree or Disagree?. As the following statements appear on the screen, . show me thumbs up if . you strongly agree. If you strongly disagree with the statement, . show me thumbs down.. There is no such thing as a completely original idea.. define th. e following in your own words. :. Culture. Exaggerate. Imitate. Influence. Generation. Answers. To affect others’ views or actions. To speak of something being greater than what it is.. Relating to the customs or beliefs of a group of people. Folklore. . can be defined. …. . as all the traditions, customs, and stories that are passed along by word of mouth in a culture.. “Folk” . means. …. . ordinary people. a. nd. . “lore” . Myths & Legends. Myths & legends. Legends in their own minds. myths & legends. Hey, I heard a rumor that the national championship uniform is changing from khaki pants to black pants (and black shoes and socks), not true, right?. Archetypes: . An archetype, also known as universal . symbol. , may be. --a character, --- a . theme. ,. --- a symbol or ----even a . setting. . . **Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have a common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work.. Plot Structure. Based Upon Conflict. (. wo. )man v. (. wo. )man. (. wo. )man v. nature. (. wo. )man v. self. (. wo. )man v. . the environment/society. (. wo. )man v. machine/technology. (. wo. )man v. the supernatural. Many myths include fantastic creatures with unusual features or special abilities. . The existence of these creatures is unproven although they remain popular in books and films to this day..