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Archetypes

Verb / ˈɑ:rkɪˌtaɪps / Another word for archetypes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Archetypes are typical examples or patterns of a certain kind of person or thing.

Synonyms & similar words

pilot archetype original prototypes stereotypes models patterns exemplars standards paragons icons symbols representations embodiments examples typifications templates blueprints originals molds figures characters personifications

Example sentences

  1. The wise old man is an archetype often seen in fairy tales.
  2. The villain is a common archetype in movies.
  3. The damsel in distress is an archetype found in many stories.
  4. The mentor is an important archetype in the hero's journey.
  5. The rebel archetype challenges societal norms.

Quotes

  • Every man is more than just himself; he also represents the unique, the very special and always significant and remarkable point at which the world's phenomena intersect, only once in this way and never again. That is why every man's story is important, eternal, sacred; that is why every man, as long as he lives and fulfills the will of nature, is wondrous, and worthy of every consideration. - Hermann Hesse
  • Symbols are the imaginative signposts of life. - Margot Asquith
  • The archetype is a force, an instinctual pattern that is the same in all of us. It molds our perceptions, our instincts, and the way we react to certain situations. - Carl Jung

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