Character Archetypes in the Mists of Avalon?

February 25, 2010 - 11:32 pm 5 Comments

I’m looking for character Archetypes in the Mists of Avalon, particularly in the third book, the King Stag. It’s for a essay assignment and I’m really have a hard time finding any, besides Arthur. Thanks!

I graduated from Arcadia and this post is for giggles because if I survived 3.5 years of honours English, then you can too! (Dropped second semester sophomore Cordero but tested right back in for AP junior year when I found that 90% of kids in normal English are complete dunderheads.)

Shouldn’t be that hard to find archetypes in Mists (<3′d that book!), since many modern archetypes are based off medieval characters like these. Witch, knight, hero, trickster? Recommendation: Make a list of the main characters and what their actions make YOU think of. You don’t have to categorise them as by-the-book archetypes yet; just get a feel of the sort of people they are. Can’t help you much with details here, since I read the book three years ago.

Hypocritical of me to say, but don’t procrastinate! Things are more fun if you get them done on time!

5 Responses to “Character Archetypes in the Mists of Avalon?”

  1. Tim L Says:

    maybe Lancelet is like the knight in shining armor. (saves Gwenhwyfar from abduction) Morgaine is the witch ( tricks Lancelet into marrying Elaine) btw by any chance, very unlikely, do u go to Arcadia High School? I have the same essay topic due tommorow
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  2. ycdavidtsai Says:

    holy SH*Z

    i go to arcadia high school too! and i have an essay due tmmr too! my teacher is ms hatheway.
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  3. Whoo Hoo Says:

    i Go to AHS and My name is Dirk Tpt section look for me i dont have hathaway
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  4. devastated detergent Says:

    I graduated from Arcadia and this post is for giggles because if I survived 3.5 years of honours English, then you can too! (Dropped second semester sophomore Cordero but tested right back in for AP junior year when I found that 90% of kids in normal English are complete dunderheads.)

    Shouldn’t be that hard to find archetypes in Mists (<3′d that book!), since many modern archetypes are based off medieval characters like these. Witch, knight, hero, trickster? Recommendation: Make a list of the main characters and what their actions make YOU think of. You don’t have to categorise them as by-the-book archetypes yet; just get a feel of the sort of people they are. Can’t help you much with details here, since I read the book three years ago.

    Hypocritical of me to say, but don’t procrastinate! Things are more fun if you get them done on time!
    References :
    http://www.listology.com/list/character-archetypes
    http://www.peninsula.wednet.edu/classroom/robisonp/unit%204%20Trad%20Archetype%20list.htm

  5. jojo y Says:

    AHAHAHA I GO TO ARCADIA TOO! i have cordero… ok i know u turned this in by now but the rebirth archetype is a pretty big one
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