Fairy Tales and Christian Origin Myths

Themes in Fairy Tales

• The theme of "Good vs. Evil" is a common theme in Fairy Tales.
• Rebellion against authority is another theme found in Fairy Tales.
• Individualism is NOT a theme in Fairy Tales.

Christian Origin Myths

• The Fall is a Christian Origin Myth.
• The Hero's Journey is a Christian Origin Myth.
• The concept of Karma is NOT a Christian Origin Myth.

Climaxes

• The two types of climaxes are:
  • Climax of Action (physical action that determines the outcome)
  • Climax of Suspense (emotional tension builds up to a critical moment)

Synchronicity

• Synchronicity is the coincidence of two or more events that are not causally connected.

Character Arcs

• The holdfast ego refers to the characters' initial ego state that they hold onto tightly.
• The holdfast ego serves as a obstacle to the character's growth and transformation.

Christian Origin Myths Purpose

• The purpose of Christian Origin Myths is to explain the origins of humanity and the universe.

Types of Christian Origin Myths

• The three Christian Origin Myths mentioned in the text are:
  • The Fall
  • The Hero's Journey
  • Another myth not specified in the text

Freud's Concepts of the Unconscious

• Freud's three concepts of the Unconscious are:
  • The Conscious (aware of thoughts and feelings)
  • The Pre-Conscious (information not accessed but can be)
  • The Unconscious (hidden thoughts, feelings, and memories)