Symbolism and Archetype

Symbols represent...

• ...abstract concepts.
• ...layers of meaning.
• ...something other than the object itself.
• ...All of the above.

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Which animal symbolizes wisdom and knowledge?

• Mouse

• Rabbit

• Owl

• Monkey

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Old man or woman who teaches, guides or helps the hero

• Mother Figure
• Servant
• Mentor

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Which archetype is the most knowledgeable? 

• The Sage
• The Lover
• The Hero
• The Innocent

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What might a storm symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

Which of the following symbols may represent a fresh start?

• A dove

• A shovel

• Rain

• Gold

With these symbolic archetypes, ____ usually suggests hope, renewal, OR intellectual illumination; ____ implies the unknown, ignorance, or despair.

• Fire vs. Ice
• Water vs. Desert
• Haven vs. Wilderness
• Light vs. Darkness

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Archetype  (archein + typos) is a Greek word meaning __________.

• mythical pattern
• a mythological creature
• original character pattern
• original pattern

Who refined the idea of the Hero’s Journey?

• Carl Jung 
• Lawrence Fishburne 
• Joseph Campbell
• George Lucas

Developed by Carl Jung, the idea that human experiences are not unique to each individual, but are shared by all humankind is called the ________.

• hero's journey
• collective unconscious
• building blocks
• battle of good vs. evil