The Influence of Storytelling Archetypes in Homer’s Odyssey By Sam Thomas Odysseus’ tale of his encounter with the Cyclops‚ which he recounts to the Phaecians in Book 9 of Homer‘s Odyssey‚ is one of the most famous stories ever told. It is deeply rooted in the classical literary consciousness and is yet familiar to even those modern readers who have never studied ancient texts. Why does a nearly three-thousand year old piece of epic poetry maintain such an influential presence in modern culture
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who caused you suffering and avenge those who have fallen for you. To reveal that to gain so much‚ you must lose everything you used to hold so dear. Everything is avenged when a hero holds The Mask of Zorro. Throughout the movie‚ they’re multiple archetypes presented as scenes move on‚ such as the introduction of main characters‚ death and rebirth‚ and spiritual gain. The Hero must go on a Journey to avenge the lost‚ he must face evil and corruption‚ to find what he has lost has reformed him into
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waiting at the end of the story. These type of characters are seen in literature 24/7. Who helps Odysseus on his journey? well as any other Disney movie or book The Odyssey has its villains‚ hero‚ mentors‚ and sidekicks. Body #1: Penelope is one archetype found in the odyssey. Penelope deceives all her unwanted suitors. She spoke to them ¨Young men‚ my suitors now that the great Odysseus has perished‚ wait‚ though you are eager to marry me‚ until I finish this web‚ so that my weaving will not be useless
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Although there are many types of Archetypes. Jung expressed that there are twelve primary types which demonstrates our basic human motivation. The archetypes are divided into three groups identified as The Ego Types‚ The Soul Types and The Self Types.The Ego Types are 1.The Every Man: This character is empathetic‚ sincere and is able to fit in with others who are like him. According to Jung‚ his/her personality could be described as being"down to earth” and he is honest. This character accepts all
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as a writer producing light‚ humorous verse‚ tall tales‚ satirical jokes and pranks after rising to the role of sub-editor in a printer’s shop. After a short period as a travelling journalist‚ Sam turned to one of his childhood dreams of becoming a river pilot‚ but this path was abandoned shortly after‚ as the Civil War began and he decided to make a living out of mining for silver and gold‚ not after having enrolled and deserting from the Cause and running in the West. Realizing the impossibility
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The term archetype comes from Greek origin. In this origin‚ it literally means original pattern (Golden) which relates to the definition given by the Oxford dictionary; and this states that an archetype is “a recurrent symbol or motif in literature‚ art‚ or mythology.” The first definition and concept of an archetype’s existence was constructed by Carl Jung‚ and Charles Cowgil states that‚ “Symbols‚ as defined by Jung‚ is the best possible expression for something essentially unknown.” Carl Jung
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of others to better the group‚ but sometimes the power may go to one’s head. This may result in hurting the group‚ than better it as a whole. Archetypes are a way for people to categorize themselves based on their mannerisms‚ and charisma. There are twelve different options to educate yourself on. After hopelessness came upon me in class‚ the last archetype we discussed was the Ruler‚ which matched my personality. I possess the qualities of being confident‚ and I’m all about being fair‚ but sometimes
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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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The Mentor Archetype An archetype is an original model of a person or ideal example which can be copied by others. It is a symbol that can universally be recognized (The Writing). The archetype of being or having a mentor is well known in many situations and pieces of art. A mentor is a wise and trusted counselor‚ teacher‚ or adviser who can be a part of one’s life and experiences (Mentor). They are trustworthy and known for giving wise advice when come to with a problems. Mentors are also those
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In fairy tales and literature‚ they all have a common archetype which is setting. Every fairytale has a different setting‚ but in Cinderella‚ Snow White‚ and Sleeping Beauty they all have a common setting. The common setting of these fairy tales are the forest and the castle. In “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” when the Queen tries to kill Snow White. “...she ordered one of her huntsmen to take Snow White into the forest and kill her... He told her to run into the woods and never return.”(Buchholtz)The
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