ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is an Archetype? An archetype is a character type, storyline, or event that is notably recurrent across the human experience. In the arts, an archetype creates a sense of familiarity, allowing an audience member to easily comprehend an event or character.

Detailed explanation-2: -Archetypes denote certain general roles or functions for characters within the system of the story. There is ample room for variation within each role or function. Boundaries between one archetype and another may be fuzzy. And it is possible for one character to stand for more than one archetype.

Detailed explanation-3: -A character archetype is a typical character that represents specific actions, nuances, and characteristics, and can also be known as “character tropes.” These characters have well-known qualities that shape their narrative and the story.

Detailed explanation-4: -examples of the rebirth archetype are: A Christmas Carol, Silas Marner or The Godfather.

Detailed explanation-5: -Star Wars, The Odyssey, and To Kill a Mockingbird are all examples of the Hero’s Journey, or monomyth, archetype.