The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan–Poe:A Content Analysis in the Context of Archetypal Approach
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2022, Vol 5, Issue 02
Abstract
This qualitative descriptive research aims to analyse the story The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe using the Archetypal Theory in terms of Situation Archetype, Setting Archetype, Symbolic, and Character Archetypes. A researchers made questionnaire validated by three jurors was used to analyse the story. Under the Situation Archetype, it was revealed that each character in the story has passed different passages that made their roles in the story. With this, the story was able to become more interesting and appealing to the readers. Setting archetype presented the adventures and risks in the lives of the characters as they search for truth behind the mystery murder. It revealed the significance of each setting in the wholeness of the story and unveiled the fact that the story is about alliance and adventure. The Symbolic Archetype presented the substance of the story when given deeper understanding. The symbols present in the story contain meanings that answer why and how things were given important functions. Lastly, the Character Archetype presented the real identity of the characters especially when put under situations they cannot control. It projected composure, violence, and fear. It presented the ways of men when they have the world with them and when everything is against them.
Authors and Affiliations
May R. Estrera, MAT, Gilda E. Deguma, Ed. D. , Aurelia R. Estrera, MA
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- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i2-42
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