Symbolic Archetypes Flashcards

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What does light typically suggest?

  • Ignorance
  • Unknown
  • Hope (correct)
  • Despair

What contrast does innate wisdom exhibit?

  • Light vs. Darkness
  • Wisdom vs. Stupidity (correct)
  • Life vs. Death
  • Nature vs. Technology

What does supernatural intervention refer to?

Spiritual beings intervening on the side of the hero or against him.

What do fire and ice symbolize?

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What is the nature vs. mechanistic world archetype?

<p>Nature is good while technology is evil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The threshold is a ______________ to a new world.

<p>gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the underworld symbolize?

<p>A place of death or an encounter with the dark side of the self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contrast depicted in haven vs. wilderness?

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What does water symbolize?

<p>Life and growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do heaven and hell represent?

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What is the significance of the crossroads?

<p>A place or time of decision leading to change or penance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the maze symbolize?

<p>A puzzling dilemma or uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the castle symbolize?

<p>A strong place of safety holding treasure or a princess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the tower represent?

<p>A strong place of evil and isolation of self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does magic symbolize for the hero?

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What does the whirlpool symbolize?

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What does fog symbolize?

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What does the color red typically symbolize?

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What does the number 7 signify?

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Study Notes

Light vs. Darkness

  • Light symbolizes hope, renewal, and knowledge; darkness represents ignorance and despair.
  • Example: "Over the Garden Wall"

Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity

  • Characters may possess innate wisdom, contrasting with those in authority who are ignorant.
  • Loyal companions often showcase this wisdom during the hero’s journey.
  • Example: "One-Punch Man"

Supernatural Intervention

  • Spiritual entities may assist or hinder the hero.
  • Example: "Perseus"

Fire and Ice

  • Fire denotes knowledge, life, and rebirth; ice signifies ignorance and death.
  • Example: "Naruto"

Nature vs. Mechanistic World

  • Nature is portrayed as inherently good, while technology is often depicted as evil.
  • Example: "Xenoblade Chronicles"

The Threshold

  • Represents an entry point into a transformative new world for the hero.
  • Example: "Undertale"

The Underworld

  • Symbolizes death or the confrontation with one's darker self, often related to fear of death.
  • Example: "Hercules"

Haven vs. Wilderness

  • Safe spaces serve as a contrast to perilous environments, where heroes recuperate.
  • Example: "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress"

Water vs. Desert

  • Water is a symbol of life and spiritual renewal, while a desert represents barrenness and desolation.
  • Example: "Fallout"

Heaven vs. Hell

  • Represents the divided realms of good and evil within the universe.
  • Example: "The Elder Scrolls"

The Crossroads

  • Represents critical decision-making moments leading to personal change.
  • Example: "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

The Maze

  • Signifies a complex dilemma or a journey into one’s inner darkness.
  • Example: "Super Smash Bros. Brawl"

The Castle

  • A secure location often containing treasure or a captive figure, potentially enchanted.
  • Example: "The Legend of Zelda"

The Tower

  • Symbolizes isolation and represents a stronghold of evil.
  • Example: "Shrek"

The Magic

  • Refers to essential tools or powers necessary for a hero's quest.
  • Example: "The Legend of Zelda"

The Whirlpool

  • Embodies the destructive forces of nature or fate.
  • Example: "Toy Story 3"

Fog

  • Represents ambiguity and uncertainty in situations.
  • Example: "League of Legends"

Colors

  • Red: blood, sacrifice, chaos
  • Green: growth, hope, fertility
  • Blue: tranquility, security
  • Black: darkness, mystery, death
  • White: purity, innocence, fear
  • Yellow: enlightenment, wisdom
  • Example: "Green Lantern"

Numbers

  • 3: spiritual awareness, unity
  • 4: life cycles, nature
  • 7: completion, perfection, religious significance
  • Example: "The Christian Bible"

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