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Archetypes In The Princess Bride

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According to Psychologist Carl Jung, archetypes are defined as “the idea of a universal and recurring image, pattern, or motif that represents a human experience.” The author's purpose for using archetypes in a novel is to allow readers to relate better to the story and the characters of their novel. Archetypes can be universal meaning they are recognized over time and cultures. When reading folklore or watching Hallmark movies readers or viewers tend to recognize the use of archetypes because every book or film all revolve around the same plot, as Carl Jung said “there is only one story.” Throughout this paper we will gain a better understanding of archetypes in the book The Princess Bride and how William Goldman used Carl Jung’s archetypes
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