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Archetypes in Lord of the Flies
You do not need to know the characters from LOST. They are examples only.
What is an archetype?
“Figure that repeats itself in the course of history” (Jung)
Similar stories repeated across cultures
Jack: Hero
group orientedlive together, die
togetherthe group is more
valuable than individuals
John: Hunteracute sensory
prowessintuition or sixth
sensebelieves that there is
a higher purpose to his life and believes in following signs
Sawyer: Anti-Hero
little about him to likea cheata con-man who cares
only about himselfyet, we want to know
his story
Kate: Damsel in Distress
beautiful young woman in a dangerous situation
hero must rescue her
Sayid: Soldier
black-and-white sense of morality
fights and protects isn’t proud what he
has to do deeply nostalgic
about people he’s had to lose or leave behind
Ben: Trickstercan’t trust him on
anythingno telling what his
words really mean or what his intentions truly are
Island: Journey
awakening to & exploring new place early problems followed by adaptationspiritual, emotional, or psychological growth a climactic event which challenges growing
feelings of wholenessescape and return to the home society as a new
person
Mythological/Archetypal Theory
What to look for?
General recurring themes, characters or situations
Three types of archetypes
CharactersImagesSituations
CharactersHero
Larger than life Search or self-identity or fulfillment often
results in his destruction (& destruction of society around him)
Examples: Frodo Beowulf Your examples?
CharactersVariations of hero
Orphan prince Scapegoat Loner or Outcast
Underdog Guilt-ridden character in search of
redemption
CharactersVillain
Personification of evil Evil may be unmotivated or motivated by
a single perceived past wrong No end to hatred Examples:
Satan Grendel Your examples?
CharactersVariations of Villain
Mad scientist Bully
CharactersTemptress
Female Leads men to destruction by her allure
Lady Bertilak Your examples?
ImagesColors
Red = blood, anger, passion, violence Gold = greatness, value, wealth Green = fertility, luxury, growth Blue = God-like holiness, peace, serenity White = purity
ImagesNumbers
Three = Christian trinity Four = seasons Twelve = months of the year
ImagesWater
Source of life Cleansing or purification Baptism
ImagesFire
Protective & destructive Human knowledge & industry
ImagesGardens
Natural abundance Easy, beautiful life New birth, hope Eden
ImagesCave
Source of life Grave Entrance to the underworld Unexplored region of the human soul