Lesson 8: Qualitative Data Analysis - Archetypes Flashcards
Archetypes
Symbolic forms of stories, persons, places, or images that have been accumulated from human experience throughout history.
Archetypal analysis gives what?
Gives universal acceptance, as these archetypes tend to transcent culture and race.
Hero
Exhibits heroic qualities, such as goodness and bravery, in order to fight evil and restore peace to society.
Fairy Godmother
Guides, supports, and directs the hero.
Mother Earth
Contacts people to support the hero and give spiritual and emotional nourishment.
Stepmother
Treats the hero harshly and unfairly.
Innocent
Inexperienced and possesses many weaknesses, but is well-liked because of the trust he gives others.
Overcome and become someone who is strong.
Innocent
Inexperienced and possesses many weaknesses, but is well-liked because of the trust he gives others.
Overcome and become someone who is strong.
Mentor
Protects the hero and gives wise advice and counsel. Trains hero to achieve their goal.
Doppelganger
Duplicate or evil shadow of the hero, which shows the evil side of the hero’s personality.
Scapegoat
False blamed for all the misfortunes that occurs.
Villain
Opposes or hinders the hero from achieving his goals and is usually the person to be defeated in order to defeat the evil.
What is Archetypal Analysis focused on?
Creation of stories, such as in Narrative Research.
Steps in using archetypal analysis
Step 1
Certain codes must be identifed as pertaining to specific archetypes.
Steps in using archetypal analysis
Step 2
Identify which archetypes are present in the
narrative.
