Apollonian and Dionysian

Archetypes deprives from the Greek root word archein which means “original”, and typos which means “pattern or type”. Archein and typos combined means “original pattern.” A psychologist named Carl Gustav Jung used archetypes to support his theory of human psyche. Jung believed that archetypes are present in the human subconscious, and can invoke dynamic emotions (Golden). The twelve common archetypes

Character Archetypes are varieties of human beings who possess certain qualities, based on their ambitions, fears, and ways of life.

These archetypes are what give this story depth, meaning, and a purpose beyond what many other novels have attempted to do. They truly prove their worth in this story and should not be overlooked in the

Imagine being called a monster although you can think, feel and have goals like any other human. Though, due to looking like a beast no humans believe you aren’t hostile. Archetypes are used exactly to show how one can be seen in a story, demonstrating what group they fit in that story.

An archetype is a “character, an action, or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature” such as Hercules going on a hero’s journey to conquer the evil villians and achieve a “god-like” status (Archetype). The journey and challenges he faces lead him into a heroic ending and saving a damsel in distress. Similarly, in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, the characters face a journey of self discovery through varying archetypes. Jack Worthing is a dreamer, Cecily and Gwendolen struggle to play the innocent child role, and Ernest is prince charming. The archetypes portrayed in The Importance of Being Earnest epitomize a journey with self discovery and a resolution worth defending.

I chose to compare and contrast two works of art that featured the god Dionysos. Dionysos was a god of celebration and wine, promoting both the intoxicating power of wine and its social benefits for bringing people together. He was an advocate of peace and a promoter of peaceful civilization. Both The Hope Dionysos and the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons Sarcophagus represent why Dionysos was such an important and celebrated figure in mythology, which is why I chose to analyze two works of art that centered on him. My first impression of each piece was of Dionysos as a peaceful, benevolent and joyful figure. I was struck by the calm peacefulness he embodied in The Hope Dionysos and the happiness he shared on the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons Sarcophagus. Though there are many elements to compare and contrast, my analysis will show that both pieces are tributes and representations of Dionysos meaning and purpose in Roman art.

The archetype (in Jungian psychology) is a primitive mental image inherited from the earliest human ancestors, and is supposed to be present in the collective unconscious; basically this means that human beings have subconsciously passed down human stereotypes from generation to generation. This can be used to explain the striking resemblance between many stories all through time; it can be based on plot, characters, or even passing symbols. The resemblance between characters can be seen in the three Greek plays The Odyssey, Oedipus Rex, and Antigone, which share the archetypal characteristics of a hero, sage, and villain.

The Apollonian and the Dionysian is a philosophical concept based on different mythologies, many Philosophers and figures have invoked this dichotomy in critical and creative works. Both are one of the important themes within Nietzsche’s first major work, The Birth of Tragedy and they are terms used to designate the two central principles in Greek culture.

Jung’s idea of experiences of synchronicity included the presence of archetypes. An archetype is an ideal example or model person that others copy or base their actions upon. Jung had archetypes such as the animus, the anima, and the shadow. The animus is expressed as a masculine inner personality in females, while the anima is expressed as a feminine inner personality in males. The shadow archetype consists of repressed shortcomings, weaknesses, and instincts. These archetypes are of the collective unconscious, and not based on people in their daily lives.

What is an archetype? An archetype is a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology. A Hero’s Journey is a series of events, which are also archetypes that give the story structure and help progress the plot. The 2009 movie directed by James Cameron, Avatar, is a great example to show how archetypes help to propel a plot. Avatar is about Jake Sully, a crippled marine, having to go on a mission to become an avatar to fulfill his brother’s legacy after he died. To complete his mission, he travels to an exotic planet named Pandora. The planet was inhabited by the Na’vi, a tribe of human-like creatures who revolve their lives and beliefs around nature. Jake was to befriend the Na’vi and earn their trust in order to collect a mineral

Archetypes are twelve different models of people’s minds. These archetypes are formed by experiences we had as we evolve throughout our lives. My archetype I have chosen for Solomon Reed is the sage. The sage’s goal is to use intelligence and analysis to understand the world. His biggest fear is to be misled.

Dionysus’ birth was imaginatively created by the Greeks to fit along with Dionysus’ role in the world.

The next archetype I am going to talk about is Death and Rebirth. Death and Rebirth I think is the most important archetype because it can change the whole tone or mood of the story. In the Princess Bride Buttercup feels she has died because of the news she received about Westleys death (68). This archetype is rendered new because today whenever you lose someone in your life you feel like life has stopped and some people even go into deep depression. After death the rebirth part comes into play whenever Buttercup knows the Man in Black is

Mythological archetypes are the elements of which myths develop. A Scheme according to which a model of myth is collected from an archetypal constructor is universal and is called "monomyth."(reference) But as actors change in different mythological histories, circumstances, then the variety of details of narration became very bright and can be seen instantly, and the similarity of the canvas remains unnoticed. According to Jung, the archetypes evolved in the course of evolution like internal organs. Invisible to the eye, they are always with us, but as "psychic organs." Archetypes are imprinted in culture, art, and religion. Mythological heroes during their journey behind the quest for treasure acquire friends and enemies. These fictional

Dionysus moved on to Thebes, which at the time was ruled by his cousin Pentheus. Pentheus did not know who Dionysus was, or that he was a god. Dionysus was with his group of followers, we were singing and dancing while drunk on wine. Pentheus did not like the strangers, and ordered his guards to imprison all of them. Pentheus insulted Dionysus, and called him a ‘cheating sorcerer’. The prophet Teiresias, who had already dressed as one of Dionysus's followers gave Pentheus a warning: "The man you reject is a new god. He is Semele's child, whom Zeus rescued. He and Demeter, are the greatest upon earth for men.” Pentheus laughed at Teiresias, and ordered the guards to continue.