Q As mentioned in the Theater lecture, the text lists several archetypal plot patterns that reflect commonalities of the human experience, including: • The sacrifice of an individual for the good of society • The search for personal identity or self-evaluation • The quest narrative, in which an individual seeks truth, self-fulfillment, or some object or idea which may help society • An older man betrayed by a trusted younger man with regard to a woman • The loss of innocence (variation on the Garden of Eden theme) • Lovers who are not permitted to love If these scenarios are truly archetypal, then they should appear frequently in all types of narratives. Your assignment for this journal is to select THREE of these six patterns above, then for each one provide the following information: 1. Name of the pattern selected (for example, “quest narrative”) 2. Name of a play, book, movie, or television show that exemplifies this pattern 3. Discuss the reasons why you believe the selected work illustrates this specific archetypal plot Your completed assignment will contain NINE elements: three archetypal patterns, three examples, and three reasons. Remember, your participation and response should clearly reflect your reading and understanding of the chapter and content for this specific session.
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