Joseph Campbell And The Functions Of Mythology
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A 5 page research paper that examines mythology as interpreted by historian Joseph Campbell. According to Campbell, mythology represents ancient intuitive understanding of certain archetypal or "elementary ideas" that still speak to the human condition even in modern times. The writer demonstrates how this fits in with the ideas of Carl Jung and Adolf Bastian. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Campyth.wps

Jung's Theory of the Attempt to Find Personal & Spiritual Wholeness
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This 3 page essay discusses the validity of Jung's belief that mental or emotional disturbances are attempts to find wholeness. The writer notes that such a theory can be applied beyond the individual and to American society in general. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Jungtheo.wps

Male Myth of Power in Literature
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(5 pp) A part of the nature of myth is that it continues to stay alive and active as long as there are people to believe it. Men have perceived themselves to be in power and they have acted from that belief. The second part of a power myth is that it is a one up and a one down relationship, in other words someone is superior to another. We can see examples of this is two literary works: in the character of Torvald Helmer in Ibesen's A Doll's House, and in Edward Rochester in Bronte's Jane Eyre.
Filename: BBmlmyth.doc