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what is an archetype?
a universal symbol that evokes a deep emotional response in a person.
what is the collective unconscious?
a collection of pre-human memories that have been erased from our minds.
why are archetypes so powerful?
because they trigger the pre-human memories
what is “the ego?”
the conscious mind
what is the" ‘personal unconscious?”
forgotten memories that were once conscious
what is the “collective unconscious?”
a collection of pre-human memories that everyone has
what is “the persona?”
the role a person puts on to fulfill societal standards.
what is “the Anima and the Animus?”
the feminine and masculine archetypes found in the opposite sex.
what is “the shadow?”
the animalistic instincts humans inherited from their evolution.
what is “the self?”
the midpoint of personality that holds everything together and keeps unity.
why are archetypes important
archetypes explain human actions, feelings, thoughts, and emotions. and in literature they are important because they allow the reader to connect on a deeper level to the text.