Exploring Archetypes
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Learning Objective
I can define common archetypes like the Mentor, Herald, and Trickster and identify them in stories.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
The Psychology of The Trickster "Archetype": Explained by Carl Jung
Enlightened Philosopher
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The trickster archetype embodies both good and bad traits and represents the human psyche's ability to navigate the unknowable.
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Carl Jung described the trickster archetype as a cunning and frequently cruel practical joker who can be viewed as either a harmful influence or a devoted friend.
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According to Jung, the trickster archetype represents the Shadow or suppressed and rejected aspect of the ego and is closely tied to the collective unconscious.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain the trickster archetype in your own words. Give an example of a trickster character from a story, myth, or movie and explain how they fit the archetype.”
Teacher Guide
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