What are Archetypes?
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 90 min· Hmh Collections
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define common archetypes like the Mentor, Herald, and Trickster, and identify them in literature.
Warm-Up Video
Plot Devices · 2:25
Joseph Campbell's Character Archetypes
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to Joseph Campbell, the hero is the character we are supposed to relate to, while the shadow is the bad guy.
- 2
The mentor presents the adventure or solution to the hero, and the shapeshifter is a character whose allegiance is shaky.
- 3
A trickster is the comic relief, and you can identify archetypes in your own story to understand their purpose and trajectory.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Define the following archetypes in your own words: Mentor, Herald, and Trickster.”
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