Tag Archives: Archetypes

Jung’s Self Quarter

(Even all these years later, it’s tough to differentiate this group from the Soul one.) Here’s the final grouping that focuses on the Self.  This does feel like it’s very close to the soul, so it can be confusing.  The … Continue reading →

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Jung’s Soul Quarter

(Definitely a powerful and challenging group to write.  Really need to capture their passion and energy.) Here we are with the next group, which are the archetypes that fall under the ‘Soul’ category.  These characters pursue fulfillment of the spirit … Continue reading →

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Jung’s Ego Quartet

(Here’s the first grouping.  Feel like this one is what I gravitate to more than the others.) You can see examples of each one in the above picture, which I’m going to attach to each of the posts.  This one … Continue reading →

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An Overview of Jung’s Archetypes

(Years ago, I did a week-long theme on Jung’s Archetypes.  I feel like it should be revisited since it can help authors.  At least on some level.  Going to break them down into 3 categories after this intro.) This coming … Continue reading →

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The Bad Girl: Is It a Worthwhile Character Type?

Way back in the first week of July, I touched on the topic of Bad Boys.  I was asked by a few people about Bad Girls.  It was noted that they tend to be called Femme Fatales, but that had … Continue reading →

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Jung’s Archetypes: The Self Quarter

Here’s the final grouping that focuses on the Self.  This does feel like it’s very close to the soul, so it can be confusing.  The difference that I can see is that there is a focus on influencing others through … Continue reading →

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Jung’s Archetype: The Soul Quarter

Here we are with the next group, which are the archetypes that fall under the ‘Soul’ category.  These characters pursue fulfillment of the spirit and all have some sense-  of freedom within their core.  This may be physical, emotional, or … Continue reading →

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Jung’s Archetypes: The Ego Quartet

You can see examples of each one in the above picture, which I’m going to attach to each of the posts.  This one is going to be about the 4 Ego Archetypes, which are Innocent, Everyman, Hero, and Caregiver.  As … Continue reading →

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Jung’s Archetypes: Brief Overview

This coming week, I’m going to make three posts about Carl Jung’s Archetypes.  I will be taking the 12 and discussing them under the 3 categories of Ego, Soul, and Self.  Now . . . I think I missed something.  … Continue reading →

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