1. We will now add in our next literary device in order to analyze the text of Gilgamesh.
ARCHETYPE: A repeated pattern found in art, literature, history, politics.
Literature: A product of humanity. . . written about what it means to be human.
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.
- There is a list of archetype examples.. you do not need to write each one down, but the more archetypes you are familiar with, the more you will have to apply to multiple texts.
- As you take notes, remember your goal is to understand this technique, which is developed from the field of psychology. Think about what will help you read a text, and understand a text, with more depth. Look to the information as advice. . . a how-to manual.
- Archetypes are incredibly helpful when studying literature because they capture the unconscious structure of society as it responds to. . . reflects its culture.
- As you are thinking about archetypes, consider the working definition of literature that we are using in this class. How do they interact? Complement each other?
3. Now that your interest is peaked, review the following lists of archetypes:
Archetype list #1
*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)
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