What Is The Innocent Archetype

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The manifestation of the character that we have all strayed from but will alway long to return to is the archetype, “The Innocent.” The Innocent character is known by many names such as the Child, the Youth, naive, romantic, and the dreamer. All of these names are a symbolization of what the Innocent is. They are almost always endearing, guileless, often blind to the evil of the world, and idealistic. This virtuous archetype started at the beginning of creation. When God created man, He granted them with one of the most precious gifts that humans could ever be given. Life could not be as beautiful without the blind innocence that turns everything into something captivating. It was not until Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit that their virtue was lost, and they began to see not only the good, but the bad. It is in human nature to fear the bad more than we do accept that there is good and therefore become a slave unto prudence. It was then that the natural innocence of the world was lost, and are now open to the truth of both sides. …show more content…

But then there is good that never ceases to hope, and in that persistence, victory is never far off. The Innocent is the one that always sees that no matter what. Their faith in good prevailing keeps them motivated, and in that also motivates others. They always see the best in people, in which keeps them pushing until that person can see it too. Their belief is not what accomplishes their tasks, but the tenacity that is a reaction to that faith. The Innocent has many good traits, but their blind faith can also be their

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