Name__________________________
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An Analysis of Archetypes in Star Wars: A New Hope
Character Archetypes
1. The Hero is __________________________________________.
3. The hero’s mentor is _____________________________.
4. Mentor-Pupil relationship is shown when _______________________________________________
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5. Father-Son (uncle) conflict (Choose one or more of the following and give examples:)
a. Separation - ________________________________________________________________
b. Disagreement between father and son -____________________________________________
c. Resentment of father by his son - ________________________________________________
6. Hunting group companions are _______________________________________________________
7. Loyal retainers (those who stand beside main character through everything)
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8. The Friendly beast is ________________________________________________________________
9. Apparently Evil figure-Good heart could be _____________________________________________
10. The Outcast is _____________________________________________________________________
11. The Scapegoat is ___________________________________________________________________
12. The Devil figure is__________________________________________________________________
13. Woman figures (Did you find any of the following….who)
a.
b.
c.
d.
An earth mother___________________________
A temptress______________________________
A platonic ideal___________________________
A damsel in distress________________________
Symbolic Archetypes
1. Light vs. Darkness (any examples in their clothing/lighting)
a. _________________________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________________________________
d. _________________________________________________________________________
Name__________________________
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Trace Luke’s Hero’s Journey:
1.
THE ORDINARY WORLD
2. THE CALL TO ADVENTURE
3. REFUSAL OF THE CALL
4. MEETING WITH THE MENTOR
5. CROSSING THE THRESHOLD.
6. TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES
8.
THE ORDEAL.
9. RETURN
Name__________________________
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Questions:
1. Is Princess Leia a hero or simply a lady in distress? Why?
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2. What do the costumes of the characters tell us about the character’s personality? Give
3 examples.
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3. Give two examples of sound effects, and explain how they help the story. Be specific!
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4. What role do the droids fill? How do you react to them emotionally?
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5. Give an example of how the music is used in this film. Be specific!
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6. What makes Darth Vader such a good villain/evil figure? Give specific reasons.
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