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Archetypes

reoccur in many different works of literature. are characters, events, stories and images. In the movie “Clash of The Titans” three evident that exist are the Loss of Innocence, Metamorphosis, and God-Teacher .
The Metamorphosis Archetype means changing. This action can be gradual or sudden thus making it the first archetype found in “Clash of The Titans”. For example, Calibos is punished by Zeus when he is turned into an ugly and shunned creature. Others realize the consequences that follow disobedience of the gods. As a result Calibos will forever have to live with the regret of what he shouldn’t have done. In addition, Perseus becomes weak and unable to complete his goal to ...

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and useful to anyone who receives them. Changing or interpreting things that change can alter many plots or events.
The Loss of Innocence Archetype happens on two levels, Individual and Social and it can be physical, emotional, spiritual, and an onset of experience.
For example, while Perseus is living a wonderful and trouble free life on the island of Serephus Hera seizes and inflicts terror, fear and death into Perseus’s life. Hera believes Perseus shouldn’t receive special treatment and should have to experience the hardships of life like other humans. Hera is jealous that her son Calibos does not get to live a wonderful life as Perseus does. Next, Perseus and Ammon seek the last of Zeus’s winged heard of horses, Pegasus. When they capture and tame Pegasus there is a loss of innocence. This is a sign Ammon is smart in knowing Pegasus always comes to drink from the special spring. This shows that Perseus is strong and determined, for he tamed the wild horse. Lastly, ...

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Added: 6/30/2005 10:20:37 PM
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