Examples Of Dark Forest Archetypes

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Dark forests are an archetype because they are an obstacle, represent danger, and help prove a hero's bravery. Dark forest are an archetype because they are usually part of the main characters challenges or obstacles. Firstly in chapter 7-8 Bilbo and the dwarves enter Mirkwood forest which is a dark forest. The forest is part of their challenge to get to the Lonely Mountain. Secondly in Hansel and Gretel the forest is an obstacle for them because they have to find their way home. Another reason why dark forests are an archetype is because they typically mean danger or something dark. In The Hobbit Bilbo and the dwarves encounter many dangerous creatures in the forest. For example, Bilbo and the dwarves encounter giant spiders in the forest