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Archetypes are defined as “the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies”. (Webster) In The Sound of Waves Yukio Mishima develops archetypal characters that interact with one another to develop the allegorical nature of his novel. The novel The Sound of Waves was published in 1984. Before there can be a deeper understanding of this text and it’s allegorical nature it is necessary to know who and what are the archetypal characters in this novel. First, the major characters need to be known. Then, the minor characters that enhance the plot need to be analyzed. Next, there needs to be an understanding of why archetypal characters tend to interact in a certain way. Finally, we should be able to come to a deeper understanding of the text because: we know whom the archetypal characters are and why they tend to interact with one another in a certain fashion. Who and what are the archetypes in the novel? Most of the main characters in the novel are archetypal characters and the minor archetypal characters are present in order to enhance the plot. “What a grand feeling it was to be able to do this to a girl and yet be sure that she could never tell anyone about it!” (Mishima 92) This quote is a thought that appears in Yasuo’s mind as he is trying unsuccessfully to rape Hatsue. This quote shows the villain tendencies that Yasuo has. In other words, the fact that he thinks like this shows that something bas was bound to happen. “In an instant, taking advantage of her trustfulness Yasuo snatched her by the right wrist.” (Mishima 91) This occurred when Hatsue was at the stream at 2 a.m. and Yasuo was waiting for her. This shows that Yasuo is a predator he waits until he sees any weakness then... ... middle of paper ... ...rtant to look for the deeper meaning of characters in the text because that will lead to a deeper and also more profound understanding of the novel. Without having a deeper understanding of a novel that is all that it is which is a novel; but if people have a deeper understanding of the text then that novel will live forever in the mind of at least one person. Work Cited Webster, Merriam. “Archetype”. http://www.merriam-webster.com 2013. 16 December 2013 Mishima, Yukio. The Sound of Waves. New York: Vintage Books. 1984. Roundwood, Ashtown. “The Impact of Personality Preferences on Conflict Communication”. Breakthrough.oe. N.D. 5 December 2013 N.P. “High-Level Description of the Sixteen Personality Types.” Personalitypage.com N.D. 5 December 2013

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