We are postponing our conversation on theme, Formalism techniques etc. found in Beowulf until Monday when hopefully Strep has made its way out of my house. Sick baby.
All of the following will go in your notes:
ARCHETYPE: A repeated pattern found in art, literature, history, politics.
1. Read through and take notes on the Literary Theory PPT up through Archetypal Criticism. This will include the Psychoanalytic school, as well.
2. Read and take notes over the following link: Jung and Archetypes
- This is an author's personal website where he explains his research topics. This is a good introduction to Jung, the brilliant mind credited for the study of archetypes.
3. Now that your interest is peaked, review the following lists of archetypes: Archetype list #1
Archetype list #2 . You do not need EVERY example but I would be gathering in notes many major examples.
*If you are needing a more general introduction and clarity on archetypes and/or Jung:
Jung- Wikipedia
Archetype- Wikipedia
(notice.. a turn to Wikipedia for generalized information)
4. Now, in your notes, prepare the following questions:
- How do archetypes influence my understanding of a text? (what is a text, again?)
- Where have I seen examples of these archetypes in my world beyond a literary text? Examples. Lots!
- How does the study of archetypes tie into my previous question about history, religion, art, culture, etc?
5. Homework; Get the EPIC notes found under literary links down in YOUR notes and keep to your already set Beowulf reading schedule.
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