im going to 9th grade and i got my first summer reading assignment for pre-AP english 1. i DON'T understand it! it's all about archetypes (in literature). it's not very clear what they really are. this is what the instructions say:
Assignments: Archetypes—plot elements common to all literature of the world. For example, “The Quest” is an archetype common to Lord of the Rings, The Legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, and many Greek fables. There are many different ways to study archetypes, but for this assignment you will study archetypes as they are broken into 3 main categories: situational archetypes, symbolic archetypes, and character archetypes.
1. Archetype Analysis (50 points):
As you read Mythology, look for the archetypes listed below. Choose three (3) of the myths told in Edith Hamilton's Mythology. For each myth you choose, identify one archetype from each category (situational, symbolic, and character). Explain why the myth is an example of each of these archetypes.
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