The Fallen and Their Predecessors
This archetype has lasted
the test of time.
Harry Potter
"The Fall" happens for many reasons, often due to human fears, hopes, and dreams.
The Fall-
A descent in action from a higher to lower state of
being that may involve defilement, moral
imperfection, and/or loss of innocence. It is often
accompanied by the exile from a paradise as
penalty for disobedience and/or the moral
transgression. Unlike the initiation, the hero is
not aware of his or her descent at the conception.
The Frist Fall:
The Epic of Gilgamesh
A variety of relationships are shown through this archetype as they are with all others.
Tiger Woods
Beauty and the Beast
The universality of archetypes.
As long as humans continue to be human, these archetypes will be found in both our lives and our stories.