This document discusses archetypes and provides examples of common archetypes seen in stories including Lord of the Flies. It identifies the hero archetype exemplified by Jack in Lord of the Flies who values the group over individuals. The anti-hero archetype, like Sawyer, lacks likable traits and only cares for himself. The damsel in distress archetype, like Kate, is a beautiful woman who needs rescuing. Common archetypes include the soldier, trickster, and examples of the hero's journey of spiritual growth on an island.

1. Archetypes in Lord of the Flies

2. You do not need to know the characters from LOST. They are examples only.

3. What is an archetype?“Figure that repeats itself in the course of history” (Jung)

4. Similar stories repeated across culturesJack: Herogroup oriented

5. live together, die together

6. the group is more valuable than individualsJohn: Hunteracute sensory prowess

7. intuition or sixth sense

8. believes that there is a higher purpose to his life and believes in following signsSawyer: Anti-Herolittle about him to like

9. a cheat

10. a con-man who cares only about himself

11. yet, we want to know his storyKate: Damsel in Distressbeautiful young woman in a dangerous situation

12. hero must rescue herSayid: Soldierblack-and-white sense of morality

13. fights and protects

14. isn’t proud what he has to do

15. deeply nostalgic about people he’s had to lose or leave behindBen: Trickstercan’t trust him on anything

16. no telling what his words really mean or what his intentions truly areIsland: Journeyawakening to & exploring new place

17. early problems followed by adaptation

18. spiritual, emotional, or psychological growth

19. a climactic event which challenges growing feelings of wholeness

20. escape and return to the home society as a new personMythological/Archetypal Theory

21. What to look for?General recurring themes, characters or situationsThree types of archetypesCharacters

22. Images

23. SituationsCharactersHero

24. Larger than life