Question

Which phrase defines "archetype" best?
A. a universal element such as a character or situation that recurs across cultures
B. the kind of character that generally saves the day in a story or film
C. the arch enemy of the hero in a story or film; the one who opposes the hero
D. a way of categorizing characters in order to analyze their motivations

Answer 1

what do u think the answer is?

Answer 2

I'm thinking A, just need clarification.

Answer 3

In literature, an archetype is a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature.

An archetype, also known as universal symbol, may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have a common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work.

Carl Jung, Swiss psychologist, argued that the root of an archetype is in the “collective unconscious” of mankind. The phrase “collective unconscious” refers to experiences shared by a race or culture. This includes love, religion, death, birth, life, struggle, survival etc. These experiences exist in the subconscious of every individual and are recreated in literary works or in other forms of art.

Answer 4

Thanks, I was right. :)

Answer 5

yes u were good job :)