Fairy Tales and Christian Origin Myths

Study Notes

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)

Description

Test your knowledge on themes in fairy tales and Christian origin myths with this quiz! Explore concepts like the pleasure principle, child's need for magic, and transformation in fairy tales, and learn about biblical stories like "The Fall of Man," "Noah's Ark," and "The Tower of Babel." Discover the different types of climaxes, including the quiet climax, and see how well you know these fascinating topics.