Introduction to the Archetypal Lens: The Mayor of Casterbridge are modeled. They include, but are not limited to, images, recurring themes, symbols, ideas, character types, and plot patterns. Archetypes can be expressed in myths, dreams, literature, religion, fantasies and folklore. They are an effective means used to evoke strong associations, emotional or physical, with the reader or audience. Carl Jung, a psychiatrist and analytical psychologist, coined the term "archetype" and claimed that it could also be applied to literature. Jung recognized that there were recurring and universal patterns in many stories, regardless of their cultural or historical period. As a result, he hypothesized that human consciousness contained a collective unconscious that most people could relate to. In literature, it is important to recognize archetypal patterns because they have particular symbolic meanings that are representative of universal ideas similar to how the image of a mother represents love and sacrifice and how the color white represents purity and innocence. archetypes: situational, plot, character, symbolism and setting. These archetypes are implemented because they have meaning for society and “provide the deep structure of human motivation and meaning.” When we encounter them in art, literature, sacred texts, advertising – or in individuals or groups – they evoke deep feelings in us. If the audience or reader cannot identify with a certain symbol or archetypal pattern, then they would be missing a deeper meaning behind the sym...... middle of paper...... quests that no one cry for him, talk about him or remember him. Even though Michael was the cause of his own downfall, his death is still considered tragic and cruel. Hardy attempts to illustrate Michael as an ordinary man, which ultimately serves his purpose of exposing the archetypal and somewhat psychological realities of typical ordinary people. According to archetypal literary critics, “archetypes determine the form and function of literary works and…the meaning of a text is shaped by cultural and psychological myths.” For this reason, Henchard is a perfect example of the archetypal fall, as Thomas Hardy demonstrates how Henchard reacts to situations as a real person would and that life is not always as simple as it is portrayed in fairy tales fictitious. The archetype of Michael's fall serves as a vehicle for Hardy to convey the meaning of his work..

Essay / Introduction to the Archetypal Lens: The Mayor of Casterbridge are modeled. They include, but are not limited to, images, recurring themes, symbols, ideas, character types, and plot patterns. Archetypes can be expressed in myths, dreams, literature, religion, fantasies and folklore. They are an effective means used to evoke strong associations, emotional or physical, with the reader or audience. Carl Jung, a psychiatrist and analytical psychologist, coined the term "archetype" and claimed that it could also be applied to literature. Jung recognized that there were recurring and universal patterns in many stories, regardless of their cultural or historical period. As a result, he hypothesized that human consciousness contained a collective unconscious that most people could relate to. In literature, it is important to recognize archetypal patterns because they have particular symbolic meanings that are representative of universal ideas similar to how the image of a mother represents love and sacrifice and how the color white represents purity and innocence. archetypes: situational, plot, character, symbolism and setting. These archetypes are implemented because they have meaning for society and “provide the deep structure of human motivation and meaning.” When we encounter them in art, literature, sacred texts, advertising – or in individuals or groups – they evoke deep feelings in us. If the audience or reader cannot identify with a certain symbol or archetypal pattern, then they would be missing a deeper meaning behind the sym...... middle of paper...... quests that no one cry for him, talk about him or remember him. Even though Michael was the cause of his own downfall, his death is still considered tragic and cruel. Hardy attempts to illustrate Michael as an ordinary man, which ultimately serves his purpose of exposing the archetypal and somewhat psychological realities of typical ordinary people. According to archetypal literary critics, “archetypes determine the form and function of literary works and…the meaning of a text is shaped by cultural and psychological myths.” For this reason, Henchard is a perfect example of the archetypal fall, as Thomas Hardy demonstrates how Henchard reacts to situations as a real person would and that life is not always as simple as it is portrayed in fairy tales fictitious. The archetype of Michael's fall serves as a vehicle for Hardy to convey the meaning of his work..

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