Question

Which detail from a story is most clearly an archetype?

O A. A strange bird that appears every time a character commits a
crime
B. A doctor with a special ability to feel the pain that her patients feel
C. An unlikely relationship between characters who are total
opposites
D. A car that transforms into a submarine when driven into deep
water

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. An unlikely relationship between characters who are total opposites.

Step-by-step explanation:

An archetype is an idealized primal model that underlies later variants. Personifications, objects or concepts from the cultural tradition (drama, literature, mythology, religion) or even history (characters such as heroes, kings, etc.) can serve as archetypes.

Thus, the typical story of two totally different people who despite this fall in love and overcome their differences and difficulties with the sole purpose of loving each other is a characteristic archetype of romantic stories. It is an idealized conception of romantic love, which does not necessarily reflect a reality in the daily lives of people and their partners.