ARCHETYPES
Western Literature
September 24, 2014
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to identify archetypes
in movies, books, and TV shows.
HOW?
Stereotype & Characterization
Exploration
Hero’s Journey Archetypes Lecture
Archetype Group Presentations
ESSAY REFLECTION
Review your feedback on your essay and ON A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, answer the following
questions:
1. What are your strengths as a writer?
2. What are your weaknesses as a writer?
3. What grammatical rule do you need to review?
What is it? Why do you think you make that mistake
frequently?
4. What is your goal as a writer?
ESSAY RE-WRITE OPPORTUNITY
If you would like an additional opportunity to re-write your essay, you may choose to do
so within one week of your graded essay’s return. If you would like to meet with me to
discuss your essay and your opportunity for a re-write, please schedule a time during
advisory or before/after school.
 To complete an essay re-write, you must include the following components:
 Original final draft packet (including graded rubric)
 Revised final draft packet (with another round of self-evaluation on the
rubric)
 “Essay Re-Write” sheet with your goals (half sheet)
Essay re-writes will not be accepted without all of these components.
Half-Sheet Questions:
 1. Why are you choosing to re-write your essay?
 2. After reviewing your essay, what are you specifically going to improve in your paper?
Please remember to focus on current assignments as well if you choose
to take your time to re-write your essay.
WORD WEDNESDAY
In your groups, present your word,
definition, and sentence.
Choose two exceptionally useful words to
share with the class.
You will have two representatives share the
selected vocabulary words with the class. It
must not be the representative’s own word.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Essential Question: How do these
generic character types help us to
understand ourselves and others?
JOURNAL #4 – ARCHETYPES (9/24/2014)
In your journals, make a list of all of the
stereotypes, archetypes, or character
types that you can think of.
As we learn about Archetypes, take
notes in your journal.
STUDENT TYPES
STUDENT TYPES
STUDENT TYPES
STUDENT TYPES MOVIE EXAMPLE
WHAT IS AN ARCHETYPE?
An archetype is a
prototype or model from
which something is based.
 Situation Archetypes
 Symbolic Archetypes
 Colors
 Numbers
 Shapes
 Nature
 Objects
 Character Archetypes
THE MONOMYTH’S MAJOR ARCHETYPAL
CHARACTERS
The one story that
rules them all
comprised of the
various character
types that keep
showing up.
ARCHETYPES VIDEO - TAKE NOTES
https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=yZxs_jGN7Pg
FOR EACH CHARACTER ARCHETYPE TRY
TO THINK OF EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES
OR NOVELS THAT EXEMPLIFY THE TRAITS
DESCRIBED.
THE HERO- “TO SERVE AND SACRIFICE”
The hero must learn in order to grow. Often the
heart of a story is not the obstacles he faces, but
the new wisdom he acquires, from a mentor, a
lover, or even from the villain.
The hero can be an innocent, a wanderer, a
martyr, a warrior, a vengeful destroyer, a ruler, or a
fool. But the essence of the hero is the sacrifice
he makes to achieve his goal.
THE MENTOR- “TO GUIDE”
The mentor is a character who aids, trains,
guides or offers advice to the hero. The
essence of the mentor is the wise old man
or woman.
These characters are often found in the
roles of drill instructor, coaches, the older
policeman, the aged warrior training the
squire, a boss, parent or grandparent, etc.
MENTOR VIDEO CLIP
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjlBP5gUrQ
THE HERALD- “TO WARN OR CHALLENGE”
The role of the Herald is to announce the challenge
which begins the hero on his story journey.
The Herald is the person or piece of information which
upsets the sleepy equilibrium in which the hero has
lived and starts the adventure.
The Herald can show up at any time in the story, but
usually appear at the beginning.
Can reside within the Hero (dreams/visions) or outside
of the Hero (declaration of war/approaching storm).
HERALD VIDEO CLIP
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuD09qy76xM
THE THRESHOLD GUARDIAN- “TO TEST”
 The threshold guardian is the first obstacle to the
hero in his journey- it may be a character, a locked
door, an animal or a force of nature such as a tornado.
Frequently the threshold guardian is a henchman or
employee of the antagonist.
The threshold guardian can also be an otherwise
neutral character, or even a potential ally .
The hero will encounter the guardian early in the
story, usually right after he starts his quest.
THRESHOLD GUARDIAN VIDEO CLIP
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBil4FkLKc
THE SHAPESHIFTER- “TO QUESTION OR
DECEIVE”
The Shapeshifter changes role or personality,
often in significant ways, and is hard to understand.
That very changeability is the essence of this
archetype.
The Shapeshifter's alliances and loyalty are
uncertain, and the sincerity of his claims is often
questionable. This keeps the hero off guard.
SHAPESHIFTER VIDEO CLIP
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB2CNr692RE
THE TRICKSTER- “TO DISRUPT”
The Trickster is a clown, a mischief maker. He
provides the comedy relief that a story often
needs to offset heavy dramatic tension.
The trickster can be an ally or companion of the
hero, or may work for the villain. In some
instances the trickster may even be the hero or
villain.
TRICKSTER VIDEO CLIP
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7m5Int1hAA
THE SHADOW- “TO DESTROY”
The Shadow archetype is a negative figure, representing
our darkest desires, our untapped resources, or greatest
fears and phobias.
The shadow is the worthy opponent with whom the hero
must struggle- the Anti-Hero.
In a conflict between hero and villain, the fight is to the
end; one or the other must be destroyed or embraced
and accepted.
ALLIES - “TO SUPPORT”
Fills in gaps where hero is deficient (skills or
knowledge)
Represents virtues of hero (could be one
sidekick or a team)
Support system (the mentor is more of a
teacher)
Allows hero to complete journey
ALLIES VIDEO CLIP
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzLEjzvygYE
ARCHETYPE
PROJECTS
September 29, 2014
Western Literature
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to identify archetypes
in movies, books, and TV shows.
HOW?
Hero Journey’s Challenge
Archetype Group Presentation
PERIOD 5 – ARCHETYPE GROUPS
 GROUP #1
 GROUP #4
 GROUP #7
 Sam Beemer
 Caleb Rickel
 Sydney Hanson
 Megan Roo
 Rachel Reagor
 Tim Smith
 Katherine Compton
 Megan Shupe
 Jessie Coffin
 GROUP #2
 GROUP #5
 Ryan Anderson
 Nathan Bujarski
 Payton Grove
 Angie Chavez
 James Hood
 Jena Stellar
 GROUP #3
 GROUP #6
 Lauren Newell
 Faith Gauthier
 Clarissa Solis
 Robert Miner
 Conor Daugherty
 Thomas Hefner
 GROUP #1
 Matthew Allpass
 Caris Fox
 Chris Wilhoute
 Marissa Kersey
 GROUP #2
 Jon Beemer
 Madison McCoy
 Tyler Greenberg
 GROUP #3
 Elizabeth Brown
 Zach Zimmer
 Ceegan Callahan
 GROUP #4
 Iris Blok
 Kate Nelson
 Jacob Leslie
PERIOD 7 –
ARCHETYPE GROUPS
 GROUP #5
 Ryan Butler
 Brittany Carlson
 Luci Schwarz
 GROUP #6
 Allison Joseph
 Nick Stephens
 Abbey Lehigh
 GROUP #7
 Lisa Retzlaff
 Matthew Gresh
 Zack Worrell
YOUR TASK: HERO’S JOURNEY CAST
In your small groups, think of a movie, TV
show, or novel that has distinct
characterizations within the cast of
characters. Identify at least seven of the
Hero’s Journey archetypes that you see in
that movie, TV show, or novel.
You will share your conclusions with the
class.
ARCHETYPE PRESENTATION
 In your assigned groups, you will be given several different archetypes.Your job
will be to create an engaging presentation to the class that defines your NINE
archetypes and provides numerous examples for each archetype in various
books, movies, TV shows, reality, etc.You also will include your cast of the Hero’s
Journey archetypes in a selected TV show, movie, or book.
 Your presentation should be around 10 minutes long. Your presentation
may not be shorter than 8 minutes or you will lose credit.Your presentation
may not exceed 12 minutes or you will be cut off!
 You must create a visual accompaniment to present your information to the
class in a creative and engaging way. You may use pictures and/or appropriate
video clips.
 Each group member must participate in brainstorming ideas, creating the
presentation, and presenting to the class. Group members will have a “group
contribution” grade based on self- and group evaluations.
HOMEWORK
Complete your group’s portion of the
Archetype chart for your presentation notes.
You will have more time to work on your
group presentation on Tuesday.