Archetypal Plots and Themes

What is an archetype?

Universal symbolic pattern

Quest or journey

Odessy, Gatsby

Star-crossed lovers 💗

Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet

What are the archetypal themes

• Triumph of good over evil

• Hero is always victorious

• Man’s search for identity

Bonus, what is Xenia?

Hospitality

Bonus, whatis the Golden Mean

Moderation