Archetype: The original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies, also a stereotype (a personality type observed multiple times, especially if it is oversimplified)
example: some stereotypes include- the damsel in distress, the gentle giant, the mentor, the story teller, etc. One of the most prominent archetypes is Romeo & Juliet, the star crossed lovers fated to die.
Catharsis: used to describe some sort of emotional release experienced by the audience at the end of a successful tragedy (the release of pity and fear)
example: at the end of Romeo & Juliet, the audience feels the release of pity and sadness for Romeo because of his misfortune in losing Juliet, and ultimately his own life as well. The audience feels sad that it couldn't all work out for them in the end, but Shakespeare makes up for it by causing the feud between the families to end.
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