October 28th and 29th- Archetypes!

1. In your notes, jot down some basic characteristics of the Mesopotamian/Egyptian/Hebraic eras- Meaning, how would you describe them, generally? (Your examination into historical context can help you with this)

ARCHETYPE: A repeated pattern found in art, literature, history, politics.

2. Read and take notes over the following link: Jung and Archetypes
- This is an author's personal website where he explains his research topics. This is a good introduction to Jung, the brilliant mind credited for the study of archetypes.

3. Now that your interest is peaked, review the following lists of archetypes: Archetype list #1
Archetype list #2

*If you are needing a more general introduction and clarity on archetypes and/or Jung:
Jung- Wikipedia
Archetype- Wikipedia
(notice.. a turn to Wikipedia for generalized information)

4. Now, in your notes, prepare the following questions:
- How do archetypes influence my understanding of a text? (what is a text, again?)
- Where have I seen examples of these archetypes in my world beyond a literary text? Examples. Lots!
- How does the study of archetypes tie into my previous question about history, religion, art, culture, etc?