Avatar Archetypal Analysis

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The many archetype that are in the movie Avatar propel the plot, allowing the hero to complete his hero’s journey, which he otherwise could not have done, and would then be unsuccessful at it. Grace and Neytiri, the two mentors, help Jake overcome hardships, moving him along his journey and propelling the plot of Avatar forward. The two evil figures of Colonel Miles and Park evolve the plot while trying to take the precious ore from the Na’vis. The woodsprites propel the story and the Na’vis’ ations, creating action. The hero’s journey archetype of tests, allie, and enemies forces the storyline ahead, with Jake growing into his hero role. The archetypes all connect to show a single purpose; to give meaning to a story otherwise meaningless,

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