Unit 7 Lesson 11: Themes and Archetypes Flashcards
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archetype
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an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character in a story that conveys a universal meaning
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symbol
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something that stands for something else
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theme
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a central, unifying idea an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature
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Three major categories of archetypes include
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characters, situations or events, and symbols.
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Common character archetypes include
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he hero, the explorer, the sage, the villain, the lover, the outcast, the innocent, the mentor, and the everyman.
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Situational archetypes include
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Situational archetypes include the hero’s journey, the quest, the initiation, the task, and the battle between good and evil.
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Common symbols include
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water, light, darkness, and roads.
