Archetypes in Texts

Select the archetypes found in many literary texts.

• the hero

• the candlestick maker

• the innocent

• the guy butcher

• the baker

An archetype is

• images, figures, character types, settings, and story types that are universally shared across cultures

• themes, poems, and songs that are unique to literary genres

• characters, plot points, themes, and settings that occur in horror texts

• short stories, poems, anthologies that are passed down from generation to generation

Who is responsible for creating the 12 character archetypes?

• Karl Marx

• John Young

• Groucho Marx

• Carl Jung

Which archetype would have the following motto: Power isn't everything, it's the only thing.

• The Lover

• The Ruler

• The Orphan

• The Caregiver

In what way does grasping the concept of archetypes contribute to a deeper understanding of a literary work?

• By uncovering the personal life of the author as depicted through the characters

• By identifying universal symbols that reveal the broader themes and insights of the text

• By solely analyzing the historical backdrop of the narrative

• By disregarding the storyline to focus on the use of language

The one who trains or helps the hero is the character archetype...

• mentor

• trickster

• shapeshifter

• threshold guardian

How do archetypes contribute to the narrative in stories?

• They ensure that characters remain static and unchanging throughout the story

• They are fundamental for creating unexpected twists in the storyline

• They act as foundational symbols that connect deeply with the audience's shared unconscious

• They primarily function to complicate the plot and make it less accessible

What does the word archetype mean?

• original kind

• a type of arc

• a term used in mathematics

• a literary device

The "Threshold Guardian" archetype is best described as:

• A character that represents the protagonist's inner demons

• A character or obstacle that tests the hero before they face great challenges

• The main antagonist in the story

• A deceptive character that appears to be helping the hero but has their own agenda

Which of the following best distinguishes a 'Hero' from an 'Anti-Hero' in literature?

• Anti-Heroes are often the main villains, opposing the Hero's moral objectives

• Heroes typically embody ideal traits and pursue noble goals, whereas Anti-Heroes may use morally ambiguous methods to achieve similar ends

• Unlike Heroes, Anti-Heroes are always side characters who lack depth and complexity

• While Anti-Heroes are depicted without flaws, Heroes are characterized by their significant moral shortcomings