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Zakiya Meritt

ENG 102

Professor Smith

Research Assignment: Stardust

The movie “Stardust” matters to everyone because there are all types of archetypes, and these archetypes can be found in someone you know personality. The movie is relatable not so much of the magical part but the different types of archetypes you see in the characters.  An archetype is an original pattern which all things of the same kind are copied. It can be a model or first form; a prototype.

The movie takes place in a village called Wall one of the main characters is a young name Tristan who has the archetype of a lover and an innocent. He’s a lover because he loves the whole of idea of being in love that’s why he’s so blinded by what he thought was love but finds out it’s not be true love. Tristan is a lover because he was willing for do anything for Victoria. He even snuck her out her house at night for a Picnic which is romantic but it didn't seem to impress Victoria. Tristan is also considered to be an innocent because he’s optimistic and naïve to the situation he’s in. He believes by giving Victoria the girl who he loved everything she wants will make her love him when in reality it doesn’t seem to care much for him. 

 Instead she’s entertained by the idea that Tristan and Humphrey who is wealthy guy from the same town is fighting for her affection. Victoria seems to be concern with just her and her wants. She would fit the archetype of a seeker because they are self-obsessed and lack of consideration for others. Victoria was basing her decision on who she should marry by whether Tristan or Humphrey can offer her.

Tristan uses his Babylon candle to take him were the fallen star was which it did. But Tristan wasn't the only one searching for the star three evil sister witches who wants the star to use it to make them self-younger. The oldest witch Lamia was on the hunt for the star alone, even though she had to share the star she secretly wanted it for just herself. Lamia archetype is a destroyer; she's willing to harm other people to get what she wants. Lamia is also considered a seeker because when her sisters were killed she was glad to not have to share the star with them. Her only concern is for herself not her sisters and she's evil.

After finding the star who name was Yvaine who wasn't very fond of Tristan at first but Tristan saved her from the witch when she was being tricked to stay with her at a fake hotel. Yvaine has the archetype of the magician because she had these powers and the ability to change which she did. Also she's innocent because she doesn't know everything about how the world works she's finding out for herself. She saw how the world is but haven't experience it for herself especially the word love and its meaning.

            After escaping the witch at the fake hotel they use the Babylon candle to get away they both thought of home which left them in the clouds between earth and the stars. They were found by a flying ship with a captain name Captain Shakespeare who at first seem very mean and manly but behind closed doors he was perky and love trying on dresses. After finding these things out about the captain Yvaine and Tristan felt comfortable the captain gave them clothes. He taught Tristan how to sword fight and Yvaine how to dance he cared for them and gave them advice until they got back to land closer to the village of Wall. Captain Shakespeare is the archetype of a sage he has a lot of knowledge which helps both Yvaine and Tristan. He also can be considered a Caregiver because he helps them and was very generous towards them. When the boat finally landed on ground the captain told Tristan the love is sitting right in front of his eyes and he told him to think about.

 Tristan realizes he's not in love with Victoria. He was in love with Yvaine and she felt the way same way. Tristan grew to be a warrior something he figure out through he's experiences. Although he didn't kill anyone he was brave enough to conquer all the situations that came his way. Yvaine becomes a Lover because she’s in love and now understands what real love is now that she met Tristan. Towards the ending of the movie Tristan reunited with his mom whom he never met he also defeats the wish Lamia and sisters with the help of Yvaine she uses her light to kill Lamia and Tristan is announce king and of course Yvaine as his queen.

The whole concept of archetypes can help define what kind of person you are and help you have of better understanding of you. I think the relation between archetype and literature is in most fairy tales or just characters in a book or movie you can find archetype someone you can relate to.       Or someone you admire you like, when you know who you are it shapes your writing and what you like and don’t like. Are you the innocent? Optimistic about everything not knowing certain things about life or are you the sage? Wise and knowing the truth satisfies you.