The Archetype Of Gorillas In The Mist

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The film Gorillas in the Mist, the main archetype is Tragedy. Around the 1960s, Dian Fossey, the main character, becomes the developer of this archetypes. The world of Romance is replaced by the world of Tragedy where goodness is defeated. In this film, tragedy will present the hardships of age, knowledge and braveness. The hero of this typical tragedy archetype becomes lost and their defeat may bring a success to their cause. In the film, the Director Michael Apted, demonstrates this archetype in various ways with symbols, appeals, characters and situations.
The Director Michael Apted demonstrates tragedy through many symbols throughout the film. For example, when Dian accepts the “call for adventure”, travels to Africa and starts to climb the mountain slowly, the Director uses the mountain as a symbol. The mountain symbolized the …show more content…

The main character, Dian Fossey, she starts off as innocent, inexperienced. She embarks on this journey with no knowledge about the gorillas. Even though she has knows that she has not many experience for this task, she shows determination and passion. She shows affection for this gorillas as the time continues. She died with her determination of not letting the species die. Second, Dr. Leakey is the mentor and free spirit. He helps Dian embark on her journey but is carefree enough to live her alone in an unknown place. Next is Sembagare, the loyal sidekick and best friend. He is always on her side and is almost always beside her on the film. When Dian starts to lose her mind, he helps her get back up. After Dian dies, he arranges for her to be buried besides Digit in the jungle and makes the circle of stones around the two graves. At last, Bob Campbell is the lover. He becomes her lover and is willing to divorce his wife just to live with Dian. He then wants to take Dian with him but Dian has to sacrifice her love for him in order to

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