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S16:E11: From Lead to Gold: The Alchemy of Character Arc With Carl Jung
Mar 25, 2024
Delve into character arc alchemy with parallels to Jungian analysis. Explore stages of alchemy and character development. Discover how characters evolve from flaws to brilliance through psychological growth. Unveil transformative journeys akin to alchemical processes in storytelling.
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- Character transformation mirrors alchemical journey from darkness to enlightenment.
- Story structure parallels Jungian stages and character arcs, leading to profound psychological transformation in narratives.
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The Alchemical Process and Character Transformation
The podcast delves into the alchemical process of character transformation using Carl Jung's insights. Like alchemists turning base metals into gold, writers aim to transform their characters from initial flaws to brilliance through a series of stages mirroring alchemical transformation. This psychological journey begins with the Nigrato, the blackening, representing the dark night of the soul for the character, leading to purification, individuation, enlightenment, and eventual perfection symbolized by the Rubato.
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