Carl Jung's Archetypes Theory In Character Designs
Carl Jung’s archetypes theory in character designs
According to Stenudd (N.D), Carl Jung’s theory on archetype referred to fictional type-roles like the hero. However, archetypes were also keys that symbolize human’s personality and values. Furthermore, some archetypes could be seen as mixes of other archetypes. Followed by the explanation of Golden (n.d), Jung defined 12 primary types that shown the personality of the character, motivation, and set of values. The Jungian theory suggested the primary archetypes of Self: self, ego, shadow, persona, anima/animus. This theory was applied in analyzing the complex characters in the film (Gunston 2004).
Miyazaki (culturevisuelle.org 2012) explained that the concept of Princess Mononoke linked religious values to Japan’s history to show rich cultural heritage. Set in the Muromachi period of medieval Japan between 1336- 1573, Miyazaki (teachwithmovies.org n.d) commented it was a period that brought rise to the modern Japan. However, characters in the movie did not exactly follow historical characters as Miyazaki combined opposite ends of historical sequence to create an open-ended and satisfying narrative (Tucker 2003, p. 76) . Each character had a distinctive personality and goal to achieve, yet they …show more content…
San’s upbringing in the wild and hatred towards humankind rejected the truth of herself being a human. Raised by a mother wolf named Moro, San showed only care for her own kind. Eckert (n.d) explained that these views showed a feeling of separation from ‘humanity’, being abandoned by her parents. In contrast to the anima archetype of Ashitaka who was caring and loving to the people and nature, San was violent and would not interact with humans; Ashitaka wanted peace, San wanted death of her enemies. At the same time, San was not wholly good or evil, yet she could be seen as a rebel to the humanity, protecting the forest by killing Lady
According to Stenudd (N.D), Carl Jung’s theory on archetype referred to fictional type-roles like the hero. However, archetypes were also keys that symbolize human’s personality and values. Furthermore, some archetypes could be seen as mixes of other archetypes. Followed by the explanation of Golden (n.d), Jung defined 12 primary types that shown the personality of the character, motivation, and set of values. The Jungian theory suggested the primary archetypes of Self: self, ego, shadow, persona, anima/animus. This theory was applied in analyzing the complex characters in the film (Gunston 2004).
Miyazaki (culturevisuelle.org 2012) explained that the concept of Princess Mononoke linked religious values to Japan’s history to show rich cultural heritage. Set in the Muromachi period of medieval Japan between 1336- 1573, Miyazaki (teachwithmovies.org n.d) commented it was a period that brought rise to the modern Japan. However, characters in the movie did not exactly follow historical characters as Miyazaki combined opposite ends of historical sequence to create an open-ended and satisfying narrative (Tucker 2003, p. 76) . Each character had a distinctive personality and goal to achieve, yet they …show more content…
San’s upbringing in the wild and hatred towards humankind rejected the truth of herself being a human. Raised by a mother wolf named Moro, San showed only care for her own kind. Eckert (n.d) explained that these views showed a feeling of separation from ‘humanity’, being abandoned by her parents. In contrast to the anima archetype of Ashitaka who was caring and loving to the people and nature, San was violent and would not interact with humans; Ashitaka wanted peace, San wanted death of her enemies. At the same time, San was not wholly good or evil, yet she could be seen as a rebel to the humanity, protecting the forest by killing Lady