AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

AP Literature: Archetypes (3) Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
3256218192GardenWhen a story takes place ina garden, it is most likely going to be peaceful. A garden can be identified as calm and full of life. (Ex. Story of the Fall of Man, The Garden Party, Kew Gardens)0
3256218193RoseA symbol of love and fragility (ex. The Grapes of Wrath, A Rose for Emily)1
3256218194SerpentThought of evil or deceitful (ex. Medusa-Greek Mythology, The Story of the Fall of Man)2
3256218195JourneyJourney that a man takes (physical or emotional) to discover themselves or learn about the world. (Ex. Wizard of Oz, Hamlet, Lord of the Rings)3
3256218196FallA character's downfall due to their actions (ex. Macbeth, Adam and Eve)4
3256218197SixConsidered perfect number relating to beauty and perfect ideals; completeness and harmony; symbol of luck (ex. Rainbow Six)5
3256218198Yellow/GoldMeant to inspire creativity and happiness; also catches attention; a stimulating color that encourages activity; warming/inviting; cowardice; pride (ex. Wizard of Oz, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, C3PO)6
3256218199MentorA character or person who teaches another character or person a lesson or gives another character advice (ex. Mr. Miyagi-Karate Kid)7
3256218200WarriorA character or person engaged in an activity in an aggressive manner, often the activity is fighting (ex. Harry Potter, Powerpuff girls)8
3256218201Damsel in DistressA young, unmarried woman in peril or enduring a stressful situation, often saved by the hero of a story. (Ex. Ariel-Little Mermaid, Juliet-Romeo and Juliet)9
3256218202Friendly BeastThe animal or creature that serves as a companion throughout a journey (ex. Any character from the Wizard of Oz, Donkey-Shrek)10

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!