Archetypal Criticism

This blog task is given by Barad Dilipsir. Click here Teacher's Blog 1) What is Archetypal Criticism? Archetypal Criticism is a type of literary analysis that interprets texts by focusing on recurring myths, symbols, and archetypes that appear across different cultures and historical periods. This approach is rooted in the work of Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist who proposed the concept of the "collective unconscious"—a shared reservoir of memories and ideas that all humans inherit. Archetypes are universal symbols or motifs that emerge from this collective unconscious and manifest in literature, art, and religion. Key concepts in Archetypal Criticism include: Archetypes : These are recurring symbols, characters, or themes that represent universal patterns of human nature. Examples include the Hero, the Mother, the Trickster, the Journey, and the Quest. Myths : Archetypal critics often analyze how literary works draw on ancient myths and legends, seeing these as expres...