Simply put, an archetype is a recurring pattern of character, symbol, or situation found in the mythology, religion, and stories of all cultures

Jung defined his concept of the archetype as a formula that is the result of "countless experiences of our ancestors. They are, as it were, the psychic residue of numberless experiences of the same type."

“The Hero With a Thousand Faces”Truths disguised under the figures of religion

and mythologyGrammar of symbolsAcross cultures and history, parallels of

truths are amazingly constant

For the symbols of mythology are not manufactured; the cannot be ordered, invented or permanently suppressed.

They are spontaneous productions of thepsyche, and each bears within it, undamaged

the germ power of its source.

PassoverChrist’s parablesMoses and the RodThe LiahonaJoseph’s Dream

May include Virgin BirthDepartureInitiationReturnTransformation of the Hero

Heroes are constructions; they are not real. All societies have similar hero stories not

because they coincidentally made them up on their own, but because heroes express a deep psychological aspect of human existence.

In a sentence, heroes contribute to the society's necessary business of reproducing itself and its values. For most of history, religion has been the main force of reproducing the dominant society's traits by using mythical figures to illustrate moral and societal principles that help form a common social conception of such things as death and gender roles.

Video clip from “The Power of Myth”

List favorite stories from scriptures or use one of the following:Nephi tied to the mast of the shipMoses on Mount SinaiJonah and the WhaleThe sons of Lehi return to Jerusalem

Work together in pairs and answer the question:How did the hero represent the “hero” cycle Departure/separation Initiation Return Transformation of the Hero

Designate a spokesperson. Be ready to report.

The Elements of Journalism What news people should know and the

public should expect Bill Kovach & Tom Rosenstiel

Journalists’ must maintain an independence from those they cover

The purpose of journalism is to provide citizens with the information they need to be free and self-governing.

The journalists’ first obligation is to the truth. Journalists’ first loyalty is to citizens

Journalists must maintain an independence from those they cover.

Journalists must serve as an independent monitor of power.

Journalists must offer a voice to the voiceless.

Journalism must provide a forum for public criticism and comment.

The essence of journalism is a discipline of verification.

Journalists must make the significant relevant and interesting.

Journalists should keep the news in proportion and make it comprehensive.

Journalists have an obligation to personal conscience.

We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them. D&C 134:1

We believe that all governments necessarily require civil officers and magistrates to enforce the laws of the same that such as will administer the law in equity and justice should be sought for and upheld by the voice of the people if a republic, or the will of sovereign. D&C 134:3

Constitutional journalism “Watchdog” local, state and national governmental activities

Uncover “secret combinations” Involve the public in the political process Create a civic dialogue – to build bridges Lift ethical standards Represent all of society

The PrototypeThe Reporter as Crime BusterThe Reporter as ScandalmongerThe Reporter as CrusaderThe Reporter OverseasThe Reporter as Human BeingThe Sob SisterThe Newsman as VillainSource: Alex Barris’ “Stop the Presses”