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    Hero Archetype

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    According to Henderson (1968)‚ a student of Carl G. Jung‚ the "myth of the hero is the most common and well known myth in the world" (p. 101). Myth in this sense refers to the story of the hero – from his humble beginnings to his journey and finally his ascension to hero. Henderson acknowledges that the hero archetype or schema has existed in cultures spanning the globe since history began. He contends‚ "these hero myths vary enormously in detail‚ but the more one closely examines them the more

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    Professor Jones Table of Contents • Introduction • Main Character • The Villain • Archetypes • Steps taken by the hero • Mythological origins • Mythological symbolism • Conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility • Conclusion Introduction *The portrayal of a hero archetype has been a part of society and can be traced back to ancient times and the earliest of myths. The hero is the integral archetype in the collective unconscious of whichever culture the story is based. Heroes become

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    The Hero Archetype The hero archetype according to Carl Jung can be defined as road map that leads to “a successful assimilation of the conscious rational mind with the unconscious”. In the story Gilgamesh this hero has all of the aspects that makes a hero according to Jung. He has the support of supernatural beings‚ proves himself many times‚ leaves his land‚ and he also has a unusual circumstance of birth. These are all of the elements of a hero archetype. Gilgamesh is told not to be 100

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    Archetypes in Beowulf Archetypes stir profound emotions in the reader because they awaken images stored in the collective unconscious. In Seamus Haney’s translation of Beowulf this is used in the form of character types. Beowulf is a hero and encounters many triumphs with different types of people on his journey in this epic poem. There are three archetypal characters in Beowulf that are particularly effective and intriguing. These are The Creature of Nightmare Grendel‚ The Mentor Hrothgar‚ and

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    Literature Semester 1 11 June 2015 Anglo Saxon Characteristics in Beowulf During the Anglo Saxon era in England‚ a valiant and brave warrior was one of the most valuable assets a king could have. Due to this‚ much of the writing from this period were epics and tales with a heroic warrior as the main character. One of the most famous examples or archetypes of this type of writing is the epic poem Beowulf. In this story‚ the main character‚ Beowulf‚ is a marvelous warrior and possesses many of the various

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    “The Reavers from Hell” Beowulf‚ the name of the Anglo-Saxon heroic narrative‚ and also the name of its Scandinavian prince protagonist‚ cultivates one of the many eight literary theories: Mythological and Archetypal. Beowulf‚ the protagonist‚ takes it upon himself to cross the Baltic sea to help assist the land of the Danes from a blood-thirsty brute called Grendel. Initially‚ Grendel is the only threat is perceived by the Danes‚ until his mother seeks vengeance for the death of her son. Throughout

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    Anglo Saxon time period‚ the epic poem Beowulf written by the Beowulf poet‚ allows one to see a great example of an epic hero. Beowulf the main character illustrates ; superhuman strength devotion to duty‚ loyalty and bravery. During the Anglo Saxon time period they expected greatness from there hero.To show he/she is worthy of great lord or king. The physical description of Beowulf shows the reader that he is an epic hero. For instance‚” In his far­off home Beowulf Higlac’s follower and the strongest

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    The elements of an epic poem contain a hero of legendary proportion‚ adventures of superhuman strength and valor‚ and involvement in the super natural. The story of Beowulf is a prime example because the main character‚ Beowulf‚ fulfills all the aspects necessary to identify an epic poem and hero. The qualities that an epic hero has are displayed in Beowulf by being a hero of great importance‚ having adventures of epic strength and valor‚ and being involved in defeating supernatural. There was

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    In the famous epic poem entitled Beowulf‚ there are numerous roles that define the importance of archetypal characters. Heros‚ according to the Anglo-Saxons‚ were known to be powerful and courageous and were viewed as individuals who went above the normal standards in order to assist others. Another important archetypal character is known as the outcast‚ which is an individual who stays confined to themselves. Many characters fit the role as an outcast or hero. However‚ as the poem continues‚ there

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    attributes aid the heroes with their journeys throughout the epic. Beowulf exemplifies each of these traits somewhere is the story. They aid him in his battles with monsters and allow him to be a leader to his people. These traits cause Beowulf to stand out among his peers and endear him to the reader. Beowulf is definitely a perfect example of an epic hero. Beowulf’s physical strength‚ bravery‚ and wisdom characterize him as an epic hero. Beowulf’s physical strength is revealed to the reader through

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