Uncovering Archetypes: Dive into the Depths of Human Collective Unconscious
In studying the human psyche, Carl Jung (1875-
1961) created a theory with three parts, the
third being the collective unconscious. You
could call it your "psychic inheritance."
It is the reservoir of our experiences as a
species, a kind of knowledge we are all born
with. And yet we can never be directly
conscious of it.
It influences all of our experiences and
behaviors, most especially the emotional ones,
but we only know about it indirectly, by looking
at those influences.
Archetype is a Greek word meaning
“original pattern, or model.”
In literature and art, an archetype is a
character, an event, a story or an image
that recurs in different works, in different
cultures and in different periods of time.
An inherited mode of thought that is
defined from experience of the race and is
present in unconscious minds.
Recurring patterns of situation, character, or
symbol existing universally and instinctively
in the collective unconscious.
Are not individual, but we share them with humanity.
Are an inherited part of being human which connects us
to past and we experience a common source.
Are not directly knowable, but instead express themselves
in forms (situations, symbols, and characters)
Grow out of man’s social, psychological, and biological
being.
Are universal. From gladiators to astronauts, they are the
same.
Cannot be explained by interaction among cultures
because geography and history made it impossible.
Are recurrent, appearing in slightly altered in present day
situations and relate them to the past in order to get the
meaning in the contemporary world
Review the literary and villain archetypes on the class
page under the “Evaluation Unit”
Choose one of the books read this year: Jane Eyre
,Things Fall Apart, In Cold Blood, The Importance of
Being Earnest, Othello or Frankenstein.
Next, with a partner create a power point applying the
archetypes discussed to this particular piece of
literature.
Last, create a unified thesis that reflects the purpose of
the archetypes in this particular piece of literature.
IF you use outside sources, you MUST have an MLA
works cited slide.
Due by the end of the period Friday May 26
th
You will be graded on:
›
clear and focused thesis
›
the explanation of the functions of the
archetypes in the piece of literature you
selected
›
visual appeal of the power point
›
proper MLA citation (if applicable)
›
originality and creativity
Complete this assignment for any piece
of literature in the JLHS curriculum –
Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men,
Odyssey, Fahrenheit, Lord of the Flies, A
Separate Peace, Brave New World,
Night, To Kill a Mockingbird, Julius
Caesar, Great Gatsby, Streetcar Named
Desire, Farewell to Arms, Crucible, etc.
Explore the profound concept of archetypes, rooted in Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious. Discover how archetypes manifest in art, literature, and the human psyche, shaping our understanding of universal patterns and symbols that connect our past to the present.
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Collective Unconscious In studying the human psyche, Carl Jung (1875- 1961) created a theory with three parts, the third being the collective unconscious. You could call it your "psychic inheritance." It is the reservoir of our experiences as a species, a kind of knowledge we are all born with. And yet we can never be directly conscious of it. It influences all of our experiences and behaviors, most especially the emotional ones, but we only know about it indirectly, by looking at those influences.
Definition Archetype is a Greek word meaning original pattern, or model. In literature and art, an archetype is a character, an event, a story or an image that recurs in different works, in different cultures and in different periods of time. An inherited mode of thought that is defined from experience of the race and is present in unconscious minds. Recurring patterns of situation, character, or symbol existing universally and instinctively in the collective unconscious.
Characteristics of Archetypes Are not individual, but we share them with humanity. Are an inherited part of being human which connects us to past and we experience a common source. Are not directly knowable, but instead express themselves in forms (situations, symbols, and characters) Grow out of man s social, psychological, and biological being. Are universal. From gladiators to astronauts, they are the same. Cannot be explained by interaction among cultures because geography and history made it impossible. Are recurrent, appearing in slightly altered in present day situations and relate them to the past in order to get the meaning in the contemporary world
Assignment Review the literary and villain archetypes on the class page under the Evaluation Unit Choose one of the books read this year: Jane Eyre ,Things Fall Apart, In Cold Blood, The Importance of Being Earnest, Othello or Frankenstein. Next, with a partner create a power point applying the archetypes discussed to this particular piece of literature. Last, create a unified thesis that reflects the purpose of the archetypes in this particular piece of literature. IF you use outside sources, you MUST have an MLA works cited slide. Due by the end of the period Friday May 26th
Grading You will be graded on: clear and focused thesis the explanation of the functions of the archetypes in the piece of literature you selected visual appeal of the power point proper MLA citation (if applicable) originality and creativity
Extra Credit Complete this assignment for any piece of literature in the JLHS curriculum Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, Odyssey, Fahrenheit, Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace, Brave New World, Night, To Kill a Mockingbird, Julius Caesar, Great Gatsby, Streetcar Named Desire, Farewell to Arms, Crucible, etc.
