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Archetypes in Movies and the Literary Analysis Paragraph
Instructions : Write out your sentences for each part of the formula.
1. Identify the archetype (situational or character) to be discussed in the paragraph.
Explain the connection to the film.
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2. Define the archetype in your own words. Be sure to include all parts of the archetype.
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3. Provide a context for the film. Think of this as a brief summary—a one-liner!
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4. Give the first example that proves and shows how this aspect of the movie fits this particular archetype.
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5. Give the second example that proves and shows how this aspect of the movie fits this particular archetype.
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6. Explain the area where the definition of the archetype is not a complete match. Where is there a difference between what you saw in the movie and the definition of the archetype?
(Be sure to include a transitional word or phrase, when needed.)
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7. Concluding sentence that offers insight to the use of an archetype in the movie.
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