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Archetypes vs Allusions

So..... What's the difference between and Allusion and an Archetype??

An Archetype is a type of character, action, or situation that occurs over and over in literature, a pattern that occurs in literature and life. These are not specific to a single text or character.

An Allusion is a reference to a literary, mythological, or historical person, place, or thing. These are specific to a certain text, character, event, person. 

Watch Katy Perry's music video for her song wide awake and identify as many examples of archetypes and allusions as you can.

Symbolic Archetypes

Archetypes are fundamental “building blocks” of storytelling. Carl Jung, a German psychologist, came up with the term ARCHETYPE. He thought that most people fell into certain categories. Later, English teachers noticed that the way Mr. Jung described people were also the same as certain characters that showed up in stories. The term changed and students all over the planet study Literary Archetypes.

 Certain characters, plots (situations), objects (symbols) and settings show up over and over in stories from all over the world and in all time periods. These archetypes have special symbolic meanings. Archetypes represent universal symbols of bigger ideas, just like a baby represents youth and innocence. A road may represent not just a trip, but the journey through life.Symbolic archetypes occur throughout literature to help the audience identify with and understand important parts of a text. 

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Common Symbolic Archetypes:

Light vs. Darkness Light usually suggests hope, renewal, or intellectual illumination; darkness implies the unknown, ignorance, or despair. 

Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity Some characters exhibit wisdom and understanding of situations instinctively as opposed to those supposedly in charge. Loyal retainers often exhibit this wisdom as they accompany the hero on the journey. 

Supernatural Intervention Spiritual beings intervene on the side of the hero or sometimes against him. 

Fire and Ice Fire represents knowledge, light, life, and rebirth, while ice, like the desert, represents ignorance, darkness, sterility, and death.

 Nature vs. Mechanistic World Nature is good while technology is evil. 

The Threshold Gateway to a new world which the hero must enter to change and grow 

The Underworld A place of death or metaphorically an encounter with the dark side of the self. Entering an underworld is a form of facing a fear of death. 

Haven vs. Wilderness Places of safety contrast sharply against a dangerous wilderness. Heroes are often sheltered for a time to regain health and resources 

Water vs. Desert Because Water is necessary to life and growth, it commonly appears as a birth symbol, as baptism symbolizes a spiritual birth. Rain, rivers, oceans, etc. also function the same way. The Desert suggests the opposite. 

Heaven vs. Hell Man has traditionally associated parts of the universe not accessible to him with the dwelling places of the primordial forces that govern his world. The skies and mountaintops house his gods, the bowels of the earth contain diabolic forces. 

The Crossroads A place or time of decision when a realization is made and change or penance results 

The Maze A puzzling dilemma or great uncertainty, search for the dangerous monster inside of oneself, or a journey into the heart of darkness 

The Castle A strong place of safety which holds treasure or princess, may be enchanted or bewitched 

The Tower A strong place of evil, represents the isolation of self 

The Magic Weapon The weapon the hero needs in order to complete his quest. 

The Whirlpool Symbolizes the destructive power of nature or fate. 

Fog Symbolizes uncertainty. 

What is a character archetype?

Character Archetypes

Archetypal characters in literature fulfill a specific role to aid in the progression of the story and help the audience understand what is going by tapping into their prior experience with characters who exhibit similar attributes and fill similar functions within a story.

Some examples of character archetypes in modern film...

Some examples of character archetypes in modern film...

Common character archetypes:

The Hero
The Hero is a protagonist whose life is a series of wellmarked adventures. The circumstances of his birth are unusual, and he is raised by a guardian. He will have to leave his kingdom, only to return to it upon reaching manhood. Characterized by courage, strength, and honor, the hero will endure hardship, even risk his life for the good of all. Leaves the familiar to enter an unfamiliar and challenging world.
Young Man from the Provinces The Hero returns to his home and heritage where he is a stranger who can see new problems and new solutions
The Initiates The Initiates are young heroes or heroines who must go through some training and ceremony before undertaking their quest.
Mentor The Mentor is an older, wiser teacher to the initiates. He often serves as a father or mother figure. He gives the hero gifts (weapons, food, magic, information), serves as a role model or as hero’s conscience. Mentor - Pupil Relationship In this relationship, the Mentor teaches the Hero/pupil the necessary skills for surviving the quest.
The Threshold Guardian Tests the hero’s courage and worthiness to begin the journey
Father - Son Conflict In this relationship, the tension is built due to separation from childhood or some other source when the two meet as men.
Hunting Group of Companions These are loyal companions willing to face hardship and ordeal in order to stay together.
Loyal Retainers The Retainer's duty is to reflect the nobility and power of the hero.
Friendly Beast An animal companion showing that nature is on the side of the hero
The Shadow A worthy opponent with whom the hero must struggle in a fight to the end. Must be destroyed or neutralized. Psychologically can represent the darker side of the hero’s own psyche.
The Devil Figure This character is evil incarnate. The Evil Figure with Ultimately Good Heart A devil figure with the potential to be good. This person is usually saved by the love of the hero. he
 Creature of Nightmare A monster usually summoned from the deepest, darkest part of the human psyche to threaten the lives of the hero/heroine. Often it is a perversion or desecration of the human body.
The Scapegoat An animal, or more usually a human, whose death in a public ceremony expiates some taint or sin of a community. They are often more powerful in death than in life.
The Outcast A character banished from a social group for some real or imagined crime against his fellow man, usually destined to wander form place to place.
The Platonic Ideal A woman who is a source of inspiration to the hero, who has an intellectual rather than physical attraction to her
Damsel in Distress A vulnerable woman who needs to be rescued by the hero. She is often used as a trap to ensnare the unsuspecting hero.
The Earth Mother Symbolic of fruition, abundance, and fertility, this character traditionally offers spiritual and emotional nourishment to those with whom she comes in contact. Often depicted in earth colors.
The Temptress or Black Goddess Characterized by sensuous beauty, this woman is one to whom the protagonist is physically attracted and who ultimately brings about his downfall. May appear as a witch or vampire
White Goddess Good, beautiful maiden, usually blond, may make an ideal marriage partner; often has religious or intellectual overtones.
 Star-Crossed Lovers Two characters engaged in a love affair fated to end tragically for one or both due to the disapproval of society, friends, family, or some tragic situation.

What is a "situational" archetype??

Situational Archetypes are common storylines that are seen throughout the literary world.

Traditional Situational Archetypes:
The Quest What the Hero must accomplish in order to bring fertility back to the wasteland, usually a search for some talisman, which will restore peace, order, and normalcy to a troubled land.
The Task The nearly superhuman feat(s) the Hero must perform in order to accomplish his quest.
The Journey The journey sends the Hero in search of some truth that will help save his kingdom.
The Initiation The adolescent comes into his maturity with new awareness and problems.
The Ritual The actual ceremonies the Initiate experiences that will mark his rite of passage into another state. A clear sign of the character's role in his society
The Fall The descent from a higher to a lower state of being usually as a punishment for transgression. It also involves the loss of innocence.
Death and Rebirth The most common of all situational archetypes, this motif grows out of a parallel between the cycle of nature and the cycle of life. Thus morning and springtime represent birth, youth, or rebirth, while evening and winter suggest old age or death.
Battle between Good and Evil Obviously, a battle between two primal forces. Mankind shows eternal optimism in the continual portrayal of good triumphing over evil despite great odds.
The Unhealable Wound Either a physical or psychological wound that cannot be fully healed. The wound symbolizes a loss of innocence.

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Where have we seen these before??

Allusions

 

An Allusion is a reference to a literary, mythological, or historical person, place, or thing. These are specific to a certain text, character, event, person. 

Watch Katy Perry's music video for her song wide awake and identify as many examples of allusions as you can

Consider how Katy Perry is using allusions to express a message in her song. How do these references strengthen her theme for the audience? 

Verse 1:

1. Who is the author comparing himself to?
2. What do you notice about all of the characters that are being mentioned? What common characteristics do they have?
3. So what does it mean when the author says that he, “doesn’t see himself upon that list,” of men? How can we assume he views himself?

Verse 2:

1. How would you describe superman?
2. So what is the author saying about himself when he says that he is not the kind of person that would “fit” superman's suit?

Verse 3:

1. So this is the girlfriend responding to her boyfriend’s insecurities that he expresses throughout the verses. What does it appear her beliefs on love are?
2. How is this different from other verses in the song?

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