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  1. The Writer’s Journey Christopher Vogler Pages 23-47 Caitlin Collins, Rebecca Blair, Jakub Bojanowski and Robert Caldwell

  2. What Is An Archetype? “ Ancient patterns of personality, that are the shared heritage of the human race .” (Vogler and Montez, 2007) “ The archetypes can be thought of as masks, worn by the characters temporarily as they are needed to advance the story.” (Vogler and Montez, 2007)

  3. These types are worn as masks- changing to show the direction of the story. Removing the rigidity allows each character to develop and learn. .” (Vogler and Montez, 2007) Each of the types are facets of the Hero. (Upload.wikimedia.org, 2016) (Sideshowtoy.com, 2016)

  4. Classification of Archetypes These are the main archetype representations • Hero • Mentor • Threshold Guardian • Herald The Mask is a good example of a hero character with trickster traits (Vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net, 2016)

  5. Archetypes in fairy tales Fairy tales contain other variations of these archetypes. The fairy godmother, wicked stepmother, the wolf and eternal boy are all examples of these. (Images5.fanpop.com, 2016) (Upload.wikimedia.org, 2016) (I.skyrock.net, 2016)

  6. Archetypes Two questions are helpful for a writer trying to identify the nature of an archetype: I) What psychological function or part of the personality does it represent? II) What is its dramatic function in a story? (Vogler and Montez, 2007) C3-P0 and R2-D2 change Luke Skywalker’s destiny. (2.bp.blogspot.com, 2016)

  7. Hero From the Greek: “ to protect and serve ” The key phrase is “ self sacrifice .” Sigmund Freud coined it as the “ Ego ” Incorporates other characters traits into themselves, as they progress throughout the story. They are the window into the story. .” (Vogler and Montez, 2007)

  8. Hero They possess attributes that are relatable to audience. Characteristics that are appealing: We want to experience the “self -confidence of Katharine Hepburn, the elegance of Fred Astaire, the wit of Cary Grant, the sexiness of Marilyn Monroe .” Must combine “ Universality ” with “ Originality ”

  9. Hero • Possesses Flaws • Dealing with Death • Willing and Unwilling • Heroism in Other archetypes (Herogohome.com, 2016) (40.media.tumblr.com, 2016) Dealing with death- Spiderman. Bilbo Baggins is unwilling at the Peter Park deals with the death initiation of the journey but then of Uncle Ben. progresses to a full blown adventurer.

  10. Hero • • Loner Heroes Anti-hero • • Catalyst Group Orientated (49.media.tumblr.com, 2016) (45.media.tumblr.com, 2016) Megamind is an example of an The Lone Ranger is an example of anti-hero- starting out evil but a loner hero- they must chose to then going against his ways. live in social boundaries or return to isolation when they complete their mission.

  11. Mentor Good teachers and Mentors are enthused. Enthusiasm is from the Greek “ En Theos ”, meaning “ God-inspired ”. They aid/trains Hero They teaches, protects and gives gifts (A.dilcdn.com, 2016) Merlin- The Sword and the Stone. A Teachers are Enthused mentor to Arthur

  12. Mentor Psychological Function Represent personality in all of us (Static1.squarespace.com) connected to all things Conscience (Static1.squarespace.com) Heroes Highest Aspirations . Surrogate Parents (Static1.squarespace.com)

  13. Mentor Dramatic Function Teaching Gift Giving Gifts In Mythology (Pinterest) Perseus Gifts Should Be Earned (Static1.squarespace.com)

  14. Mentor Mentor as an Inventor The Heroes Conscience Motivation Planting ideas Sexual Initiation (Clipartpanda.com)

  15. Mentor Types of Mentor Dark Mentors Fallen Mentors Continuing Mentors (Ssninsider.com) Timon and Pumbaa are an excellent example of comic Multiple Mentors mentors and multiple mentors. Comic Mentors

  16. Mentor Types of Mentor Mentor as Shaman Flexibility of the Mentor Archetype Inner Mentors .” (Vogler and Montez, 2007) Placement of Mentors

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