Question

shrek and archetypes: shrek has several archetypal characters and situations. complete the following chart using what you know about the movie. the same character/situation may fit more than one archetype. more than one character /situation may fit an archetype.

archetype	character/situation	how does this fit the archetype?
the battle between good and evil: the forces of good must battle the forces of evil
the ritual: an actual ceremony such as a wedding, funeral, knighting ceremony that marks a change in circumstance
the hero: must complete the task and save the day
the loyal companion: usually travel with the hero and help him
the evil figure with a good heart: evil but redeemable figure saved by love or nobility
the outcast: figure set apart from any social group for some reason
the star - crossed lovers: lovers kept apart because of some social taboo or other objection
the damsel in distress: female character in need of rescue
the friendly beast: animal character who lends aid to the hero

Explanation:

• The Quest: Shrek goes on a journey to rescue Princess Fiona for Lord Farquaad in order to get his swamp back. This is his main task - a journey to find and rescue someone.
• The Battle Between Good and Evil: Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey represent the forces of good. Lord Farquaad, who wants to marry Fiona for power and kicks Shrek out of his swamp, represents evil. They battle his plans and his guards.
• The Ritual: Shrek and Fiona's wedding at the end of the first - movie is a ritual that marks a change in their circumstances from being single to married.
• The Hero: Shrek is the hero. He completes the task of rescuing Fiona, and in the process, saves the day by showing that true beauty is on the inside and defeating Lord Farquaad's plans.
• The Loyal Companion: Donkey is the loyal companion. He travels with Shrek from the start, helps him on the journey to rescue Fiona, and provides comic relief and support throughout.
• The Evil Figure with a Good Heart: There isn't a clear - cut character for this archetype in the main Shrek story, but one could argue that Puss in Boots in later movies has some of these traits as he starts out working against Shrek but later becomes an ally.
• The Outcast: Shrek is an outcast. He is a ogre, and ogres are feared and shunned by society, which is why he lives alone in his swamp.
• The Star - crossed Lovers: Shrek and Fiona are star - crossed lovers. Fiona is a princess and Shrek is an ogre. Their different social standings and appearances are obstacles to their love at first.
• The Damsel in Distress: Princess Fiona is the damsel in distress at the start. She is locked in a tower waiting to be rescued by a knight.
• The Friendly Beast: Donkey can also be seen as the friendly beast. He is an animal character who helps Shrek on his adventures.

Answer:

Archetype	Character/Situation	How does this fit the archetype?
The Battle Between Good and Evil	Shrek, Fiona, Donkey vs Lord Farquaad	The forces of Shrek and his friends battle Lord Farquaad's evil plans.
The Ritual	Shrek and Fiona's wedding	Marks a change in their circumstances from single to married.
The Hero	Shrek	Completes the task of rescuing Fiona and saves the day.
The Loyal Companion	Donkey	Travels with Shrek and helps him on his journey.
The Evil Figure with a Good Heart	Puss in Boots (in later movies)	Starts as an antagonist but becomes an ally.
The Outcast	Shrek	An ogre shunned by society, living alone in a swamp.
The Star - crossed Lovers	Shrek and Fiona	A princess and an ogre with different social standings and appearances as obstacles to their love.
The Damsel in Distress	Princess Fiona	Locked in a tower waiting to be rescued.
The Friendly Beast	Donkey	An animal character who helps Shrek on his adventures.