Archetype

📝 Quick Definition

A universal symbol, character type, or story pattern

📚 Detailed Explanation

An archetype is a universally recognized symbol, character type, theme, or story pattern that recurs across cultures and time periods. Archetypes tap into shared human experiences and collective unconscious.

💡 Example

The hero's journey, the wise mentor, the trickster, the quest.

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

Must be universal and recurring across cultures.

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📌 Notes/Source

Concept developed by Carl Jung and applied to literature.