tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441397239314553037.post839183440721645976..comments2017-06-19T12:25:43.139-07:00Comments on Myths and Archetypes Throughout History: Shutter IslandLandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534429948879835307noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441397239314553037.post-83393278449346842822011-04-03T14:59:40.259-07:002011-04-03T14:59:40.259-07:00The common trend with the movies which central aro...The common trend with the movies which central around the quest for identity would be directed at teenagers. This is because the this audience group is still in the midst of determining their individual identity and these movies offer insight towards that search. With regards to the search for knowledge archetype, it seems as though the quest is meant to play on the internal conflict of two major options. The example you have above of the Dark Knight definitley takes this form. The main character of the Dark Knight must choose whether he will do more good to society remaining as a vigilante, or if he should turn himself in to avoid civilian deaths. This conflict is meant to have personal impact to the viewer as it shows how the protagonist must sometimes choose from the lesser of two evils. In both cases, the protagonist chooses to help society by sacrificing their freedom or in the case of the Dark Kight; by thinking of the bigger picture. Again, understanding the choice of the characters is a matter of perspective. What do you think these types of films reveal about the human condition and our own path in life?Adam Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137577989968292385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441397239314553037.post-44335447407283501102011-03-18T09:20:38.484-07:002011-03-18T09:20:38.484-07:00Landon, check out google university for tips on ap...Landon, check out google university for tips on apostrophe use. A more subtle archetype; creative and interesting discussion. Are there more "quest for identity" archetypes in film? If so, who is the intended audience of these films (age, gender)? Is there a specific target audience that has an abundance of identity films to choose from? Where else does the search for knowledge archetype appear? Are there any Greek myths where this archetype is predominant?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com