Homer's Odysseus, King Arthur and his knights of the round table; this storyline has been classified as heroic symbolism with the defining action being character traits. ... Archetypes, more than the archetypal image itself are crucial for any basic understanding of a narrative or symbol. ...

• Word Count: 852
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Faeries, gnomes, goblin kings, dreams, symbolism and fantasy; these are the most essential building blocks in the wildly creative world of Jim Henson's movie, "Labyrinth." ... Labyrinth is a multifaceted movie that uses symbolism and fantasy to tell the tale of a young girl's journey from childhood to adolescence. ... The major cultural symbol used in "Labyrinth" would certainly be David Bowie, one of the most influential musical artists at the time. ...

• Word Count: 2010
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate