Richard: Archetypes: Week 3

Archetype: The Unhealable Wound

An interesting example for this archetype is the death of Apollonia. The archetype defined as "either a physical or psychological wound that cannot be fully healed. The wound symbolizes a loss of innocence." The death of Apollonia sets a perfect example for this archetype. After Apollonia's death, Michael returned to New York with a far more mature face. He lost his old, innocent face and replaced with a more matured face, physically and psychologically.

Damsel in Distress:

This Archetype defined as "A vulnerable woman who needs to be rescued by the hero. She is often used as a trap to ensnare the unsuspecting hero." This archetype precisely illuminate on Carlo's abuse on Connie. Connie was mad since the prostitute phoned Carlo and Connie discovered about it. Carlo was giving her a heavy beating. Connie phoned to Mama Corleone, then to Sonny. When Sonny heard about it, he was enraged. Without thinking clearly, he drove to Connie's house. When he reached the toll booth, he was massacred by the grunts of the Barzini and the other families. Later on, Carlo admit he betrayed Sonny by telling the families when Sonny was coming to Connie's house.