Exploring Archetypes
Learning Objective
I can define common archetypes like the Mentor, Herald, and Trickster and identify them in stories.
Key Concepts
The trickster archetype embodies both good and bad traits and represents the human psyche's ability to navigate the unknowable.
Carl Jung described the trickster archetype as a cunning and frequently cruel practical joker who can be viewed as either a harmful influence or a devoted friend.
According to Jung, the trickster archetype represents the Shadow or suppressed and rejected aspect of the ego and is closely tied to the collective unconscious.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to Carl Jung, what does the trickster archetype primarily represent in the human psyche?
2. Describe two characteristics commonly associated with the trickster archetype.
3. How does the trickster archetype challenge conventional wisdom and established beliefs?
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Educational Video
The Psychology of The Trickster "Archetype": Explained by Carl Jung
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