CHAPTER II Archetypal criticism The roots of archetypal criticism Archetypal criticism is a type of literary criticism that focuses on particular narrative patterns, archetypes, motifs, themes or characters that recur in a particular literary work or in literature in general. Archetypal criticism has its basis in the application of concepts developed in psychoanalysis and in mythology to the study of literature. The main tendency of this approach to criticism resembles to the early conception of
Archetypes and Archetypal Criticism Northrop Frye from ‘The Archetypes of Literature’ Archetypal Criticism can be based on the idea, as critic Northrop Frye states, that literature can be seen as a ‘complication of a relatively restricted and simple group of formulas’ that originate from a primitive form of art. Basically, what archetypal criticism proposes is that any work of literature ever made has can be broken down to specific patterns and formulas that are valid in every literary context
SLEEPERS AS AN ARCHETYPE IN LITERATURE Old myths, old gods, old heroes have never died. They are only sleeping at the bottom of our mind, waiting for our call. We have need for them. They represent the wisdom of our race. — Stanley Kunitz Introduction Archetypes enrich our interaction literature and help us discover the layers of meaning the texts convey. They also help us acknowledge the values of different cultures and interconnectedness in a universal perspective. Archetypal patterns generally serve
“Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree” (Pound). Every piece of literature has an impactful underlying meaning and can be interpreted into universal symbols, motifs, and patterns. Archetypal Criticism is a theory based off common myths, images, and symbols in literature. The definition of an archetypal can be defined as a very typical example of a certain person or thing (Davidson). With that being said, readers can apply Archetypal Criticism to In
could say, with little exaggeration, that the persona is that which, in reality, one is not, but which oneself as well as others think one is.” (Jung, Memories, Dreams, Reflections 397 qtd in CW 8,p 436) Psychoanalysis as a new theoretical study in literature emerged in the twentieth century and has greatly influenced literary productions that are the resultant of the mind’s encounter with physical or social realities. Psychoanalysis had been an age-old approach, as early as fourth century B.C., used
fate that they are inevitably designated to do. At the same time, heroes are made as they pass through trials and undergo transformation toward heroic success. According to Joseph L. Henderson, an American analytic psychologist who has studied archetypal symbolisms alongside with noted Swiss
Father, Maid et cetera to portray the function of the characters instead of using their names. Federico Garcia Lorca uses archetypal characters in Blood Wedding to portray the cultural difference between the old generation and the new, to bring about and enhance Leonardo’s character, and to portray the irony of the use of archetypes One of the reasons why Lorca uses archetypal characters would be to portray the theme of the old generation versus the new. Although some of the most important conflicts
role and perception of men and women in the culture and age that the myth belong to (or originated from). Among the different male and female archetypes from various myths, stories, ages and culture, Indian Mythology has the combination of all archetypal roles.In this research, an overall analysis of roles of men and women who created history are made,to show the cultural values/aspirations. Graduate Business School Assignment Cover Sheet Student name:
Connie, after she is left home alone for an afternoon. At the end, Arnold Friend (the serial killer) ends up getting what he wants and leaves with Connie. This short story is rich in literature and easily adaptable to various forms of criticisms. Although one can use a Psychoanalytical criticism or Gender criticism, to me,
Literature is a composed form of written work having specific quality in form, structure, conveying of emotions, widespread and abiding interest. Sometimes, it is mention as a product of imagination, uniqueness, thoughts, emotions and feelings etc. English Literature is the literature which is composed and written in the English language. English Literature includes literary works not only written by writers from England but also from other parts of the world . It is divided into periods such as