Jung, The Collective Unconscious; Klein & Erikson; Pan's Labyrinth: Day 1
The Collective Unconscious is a collection of latent images, not in one’s personal unconscious but from the ancestral past, as well as pre-human or animal ancestors. Not inherited, the Collective Unconscious belongs to all of us in a certain culture and time. Latent images manifest from our unconscious minds so that we can recognize patterns and symbols in an icon or persona. It is these primal symbols and concepts that create the tropes we use in storytelling. A full list of tropes can be found here.
C.G. Jung: Psychology of the Unconscious
Here's a link referring to Jung's theory of Archetypes (also see handout(s)).
Jung's theory of Archetypes.
Patterns, as those found often in literature, originate in the collective unconscious.
As we watch Pan's Labyrinth, look for evidence of the hero's journey and other Jungian archetypes.
Additionally, look for connections and expressions of Melanie Klein's theories: "we sense the danger of being destroyed by our 'instinct of aggression' and live with the opposing forces of life/death--this conflict, says Klein, is central to our human experience. Growth and creation are always threatened by equally powerful destructive forces, and this underlies all our suffering/problems. This conflict causes aggression and violence, a struggle between love/hate or pleasure/pain. We direct (or project) our negative emotions onto others or our situations, whether or not they are good/bad. Our unconscious "simmers with 'primitive fantasies' of violence. Living is about finding a way to tolerate this conflict. How does this film serve that purpose for you AND the characters in the film? [Let's get meta!]
And also look for Erik Erikson's theories: there are 8 stages of development/growth. 1. trust v. mistrust (baby's first year); 2. autonomy v. shame/doubt (18m to 2 yrs.); 3. initiative v. guilt (3-6 years); 4. Industry v. inferiority (6-12); 5. Ego-identity v. role confusion (13-18); 6. intimacy v. isolation (18-30); 7. generativity v. stagnation (30-60); 8. ego-integrity v. despair (60+); if you get through all these stages, you achieve "wisdom"--the treasure of your true self. As you watch Ophelia, look for these stages of her growth as a protagonist and central character in the film.
Turn in your notes when we finish screening the film.
C.G. Jung: Psychology of the Unconscious
Here's a link referring to Jung's theory of Archetypes (also see handout(s)).
Jung's theory of Archetypes.
Patterns, as those found often in literature, originate in the collective unconscious.
As we watch Pan's Labyrinth, look for evidence of the hero's journey and other Jungian archetypes.
Additionally, look for connections and expressions of Melanie Klein's theories: "we sense the danger of being destroyed by our 'instinct of aggression' and live with the opposing forces of life/death--this conflict, says Klein, is central to our human experience. Growth and creation are always threatened by equally powerful destructive forces, and this underlies all our suffering/problems. This conflict causes aggression and violence, a struggle between love/hate or pleasure/pain. We direct (or project) our negative emotions onto others or our situations, whether or not they are good/bad. Our unconscious "simmers with 'primitive fantasies' of violence. Living is about finding a way to tolerate this conflict. How does this film serve that purpose for you AND the characters in the film? [Let's get meta!]
And also look for Erik Erikson's theories: there are 8 stages of development/growth. 1. trust v. mistrust (baby's first year); 2. autonomy v. shame/doubt (18m to 2 yrs.); 3. initiative v. guilt (3-6 years); 4. Industry v. inferiority (6-12); 5. Ego-identity v. role confusion (13-18); 6. intimacy v. isolation (18-30); 7. generativity v. stagnation (30-60); 8. ego-integrity v. despair (60+); if you get through all these stages, you achieve "wisdom"--the treasure of your true self. As you watch Ophelia, look for these stages of her growth as a protagonist and central character in the film.
Turn in your notes when we finish screening the film.
HOMEWORK: Keep reading your chosen novel. Look for examples of Jungian archetypes in the text (and take notes noting them...) Aim to complete your reading by the end of next week. You may also apply the theories of Klein, Erikson, and Satir in addition to Campbell's mythic theories of the Hero's Journey and Jungian archetypes. Take notes!
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