AN INTERPRETATION OF JUNGIAN ARCHETYPES IN HEMINGWAY’S THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

Abstract

The Old Man and the Sea novella play a significant role in American literature due to Ernest’s writing style, and it is famous for his simple and clear narratives. Despite its style, the Old Man and the Sea explores human nature and about their life. Through textual analysis, this research seeks to examine the concept of Jungian archetypes, which are portrayed in the Old Man and the Sea. Jung is a psychiatrist who proposed the concept of archetypes and collective unconscious. These archetypes are universal and fundamental human elements that refer to allocate experiences and memories that have taken over from our ancestors. In the Old Man and the Sea novella, these five Jungian archetypes are being portrayed in the plot: the hero, the shadow, the mentor, the wise old man, the sea as a symbol of unconscious. This article's analysis provides light on the novella's universal components, providing insights into the psychological and symbolic dimensions that resonate with readers and contribute to the larger conversation on literature and human experience.