What are Archetypes?
9th Grade · ELA · 90 min· Hmh Collections
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Learning Objective
I can define common archetypes like the Mentor, Herald, and Trickster, and identify them in literature.
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According to Joseph Campbell, the hero is the character we are supposed to relate to, while the shadow is the bad guy.
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The mentor presents the adventure or solution to the hero, and the shapeshifter is a character whose allegiance is shaky.
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A trickster is the comic relief, and you can identify archetypes in your own story to understand their purpose and trajectory.
