AP Literature: Archetypes (3) Flashcards
Terms : Hide Images [1]
| 3256218192 | Garden | When 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 | |
| 3256218193 | Rose | A symbol of love and fragility (ex. The Grapes of Wrath, A Rose for Emily) | 1 | |
| 3256218194 | Serpent | Thought of evil or deceitful (ex. Medusa-Greek Mythology, The Story of the Fall of Man) | 2 | |
| 3256218195 | Journey | Journey 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 | |
| 3256218196 | Fall | A character's downfall due to their actions (ex. Macbeth, Adam and Eve) | 4 | |
| 3256218197 | Six | Considered perfect number relating to beauty and perfect ideals; completeness and harmony; symbol of luck (ex. Rainbow Six) | 5 | |
| 3256218198 | Yellow/Gold | Meant 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 | |
| 3256218199 | Mentor | A character or person who teaches another character or person a lesson or gives another character advice (ex. Mr. Miyagi-Karate Kid) | 7 | |
| 3256218200 | Warrior | A character or person engaged in an activity in an aggressive manner, often the activity is fighting (ex. Harry Potter, Powerpuff girls) | 8 | |
| 3256218201 | Damsel in Distress | A 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 | |
| 3256218202 | Friendly Beast | The animal or creature that serves as a companion throughout a journey (ex. Any character from the Wizard of Oz, Donkey-Shrek) | 10 |