Heroic Archetypes

Hunting group of loyal companions

• contrasts with another character

• Faithful, loyal, and supportive

• Often are father or mother figures to the hero or heroine

• willing to face any number of dangers to be together

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These are examples of what archetype?

• loyal retainer

• friendly beast

• outcast

• foil

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Name two characteristics of an epic hero that were displayed by Escanor in yesterday's video. (Escanor is in the gold armor.) Be sure to give evidence to support your answer.

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An epic hero can be defined as

• a long narrative poem

  recounting heroic deeds

• a brave and noble

  character in an epic poem, who is admired for their great achievements or are affected by grand events

• a poem that is broken up into at least three quatrains

• a poem that is short and tells the story of villians

  who overcame challenges in their quest for evil

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What is the tragic hero archetype in Shakespeare's plays?

• A man with heroic qualities who begins as a seemingly good man

• An experienced, trusted and wise person who imparts advice

• A character who deceives and tricks others for his own purposes

• An evil or wicked character who enacts evil action

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What is the role of the hero archetype in Shakespeare's plays?

• To rise to meet a challenge and save the day

• To utilize men and lead them into treacherous situations

• To enact evil actions and harm others

• To deceive and trick others for his own purposes

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Which of the following can be an archetype?

• images

• character types

• settings

• story patterns

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Explain the concept of archetype in literature. How does it relate to Greek drama?

• Archetype in literature refers to a typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature. Greek drama often used archetypes such as the hero, the villain, and the mentor to convey universal themes and emotions.

• Archetype is a type of literary genre that was not present in Greek drama.

• Archetype refers to a modern literary concept that has no relation to Greek drama.

• Archetype is a specific character unique to a particular culture. Greek drama did not use archetypes.

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Which of the following best describes the 'Heroic Archetype' in literature?

• A character who is admired for their courage and noble qualities

• A character who is always evil and causes harm

• A character who is known for their comedic relief

• A character who is always in the background

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In the context of heroic archetypes, what is the 'Call to Adventure'?

• The moment the hero returns home

• The event that starts the hero on their journey

• The hero's final battle

• The hero's refusal to take action

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