Tricksters #1 - Introduction to Archetypes

The Trickster

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Hermes

The Trickster

Archetype

Anansi the Spider

The Trickster

Archetype

Jack

The Trickster

Archetype

Bugs Bunny

The Trickster

Archetype

​Archetype (original definition)

something that serves as a model

The company’s 2007 product would be the archetype that all later models would be based on.

​Archetype (original definition)

An archetype as an original model is very similar to a prototype, which also refers to an original design or model. However, an archetype is sometimes used to specifically mean that something is considered to be the best, something that all similar things should strive to be.

The company’s 2007 product would be the archetype that all later models would be based on.

​Archetype (in psychology)

The psychiatrist Carl Jung theorized that all humans unconsciously share certain thoughts or images that are expressed in fairy tales and mythology. For example, many cultures have similar ideas of what a hero is even though they never shared the idea with each other. That similar idea is called an archetype, and the hero in a story would be a specific archetype.

Multiple Choice

"Ms. Krentcil, on the other hand, was inspired by a different ARCHETYPE, she said, 'kind of mystic, like Galadriel,' the elf in Lord of the Rings."

IN THIS SENTENCE, WHAT DOES "ARCHETYPE" MEAN?

• something that serves as a model

• an inclination to support or agree with an opinion

• a distinct feature or element in a problem

• the respect with which a person is held

Fill in the Blanks

FILL IN THE BLANKS: We're only looking for one word, which goes in both blanks. You must spell it correctly for credit. Don't use any capitalization. The word starts with an "a" and has nine letters.

An _____________ is a perfect example or model of something. If you have long, blonde hair, a sparkly ball gown, and a fairy godmother hovering over your head, you're the ____________ of a fairytale princess.

Open Ended

DESCRIBE CARL JUNG'S THEORY OF UNIVERSAL ARCHETYPES. Your answer must include the phrases "collective unconscious" and "comparative literature." You also must include the words "psychology" and "mythology."

Open Ended

DESCRIBE AN EXAMPLE OF A "UNIVERSAL ARCHETYPE." You must use one of the archetypes that we discussed earlier (i.e., The Initiate or The Mentor) and discuss how one of the examples from pop culture (Harry Potter, The Karate Kid, Luke Skywalker, Yoda, Dumbledore or Mr. Miyagi) exemplifies that archetype.