make us understand what it means to be human? In the Beginning of the Odyssey it seems at first a bit strange that a ruler like Odysseus‚ one who is so powerful would be in this conundrum to begin with. Odysseus definitely possesses the hero archetype‚ he left his community and showed intelligence and strength that others would try to emulate. A good example of Odysseus’s intelligence would be in the cave with the Polyphemus when odysseys famously told it his name was “nobody” (Homer 9.410) in
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The novel Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelly in 1818‚ since then the story has become a classic archetype. The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ follows this archetype. Although The Birthmark and Frankenstein are not identical both stories have similar archetypal characters and share similar themes of abused power and redemption. The Frankenstein archetype requires three types of characters: a obsessive‚ mad scientist‚ a pure kind feminine presents and a monster‚ both sympathetic and ruthless
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Psychoanalytic Criticism on Featured Film‚ Star Wars A Myth-Freudian Criticism Star Wars is a classic movie written and directed by George Lucas that encompasses a vast array of archetypes and phallic/yonic symbols that yield fascinating "between the lines" interpretations. An analysis of such archetypes reveals a great deal of what the main characters are thinking. The synopsis of the movie is as such: The story commences with Princess Leia escort ship being boarded by Empire in hope to
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The Outcast Archetype Movies and films are important parts of not only our education‚ but also our life. Some teach us historical information or life lessons‚ and some just make us laugh. When we watch movies‚ we realize that many characters are just like us. As Linda Seger says‚ “Whatever our culture‚ there are universal stories that form the basis fall all our particular stories.” (Seger 386-387). One character that always seems to steal the audience’s heart is the one that doesn’t always fit
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the process of growth; it is also a loss of innocence. It is an aspect of coming of age or an experience in a child or person’s life that makes them more aware of evil‚ pain or suffering in the world around them. 3:10 to Yuma is a represents this archetype of life in different ways. Not only so the characters face events that would make them lose their innocence but movie opens the eyes of the audience as well. The audience sees how random strangers are ready to kill a man they don’t even know just
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Amir represents the Hero archetype. He is smart and willing to sacrifice himself for love. He doesn’t have ambition in life‚ which might be considered as a character flaws for some people. However‚ that’s the obstacle he need to overcome later and it influences the arc of this character. f.What are his/her prominent/salient characteristics? Amir is a smart and quick learner. He has integrity in his heart to lead his actions. Indifferent to fame and wealth‚ he never relies on others and always
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Another example of the hero archetype is in the Story of Macbeth. For a story to be a hero’s journey‚ there are usually 10 stages that it must follow. The first stage is usually known as the ordinary world. This is when the hero is introduced in such a way so the audience understands their situation. Macbeth is shown in this way since he is a general of king Duncan’s army and he holds off an invading army. This gives the reader a good look at who macbeth is as a person. The next stage in this journey
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rife with the same heroic traits as his definitive counterpart. Throughout the course of the film‚ Hercules faces a series of challenges and events which test his strength and ability. Subsequently these events fulfill the majority of his heroic archetype. By Hercules’ masculine nature‚ divine parent‚ divine helper‚ trip to the underworld‚ and fulfillment of kleos (his immortal quest for glory)‚ Hercules would have been considered a hero in Ancient Greek society despite the archetypical traits left
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Understanding how the average male works is often an overdone case of discussion‚ but there is a particular archetype that I find perplexing. That of course is the average metal head‚ the rocker‚ or the mosh pitter. These guys will go into concerts running on only what I can assume is pizza and energy drink with the amount of energy they have. The concert starts‚ the music is blaring‚ and the song does not even have to be quickly place‚ but they will start slamming into each other. Everyone slowly
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the American Nightmare. We all know someone‚ friend or relative‚ who works to the point of utter exhaustion in order to afford the big house and fancy cars. In fact‚ there is a piece of highly acclaimed literary work that illustrates this exact archetype: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The main character of the play‚ Willy Loman‚ represents that friend or relative we all know. He works his life away in an attempt to achieve the seemingly intangible American Dream‚ only to end his life living
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