Короткий опис(реферат):
The purpose of the study is to identify the main archetypes and symbols in English fairy tales. The purpose is specified in the following tasks: − to reveal basic images and motives that are common to English folk-tales; − to develop the methods of archetypal investigation in magic fairy-tales; − to determine the functions of fairy-tale characters in the construction of corresponding narratives; − to investigate the basic symbolic elements of Nature in English fairy-tales; − to explore psychological aspect of existing symbols grounded on the Freudian and Jungian studies; − to reveal dual nature of English fairy-tale symbols and archetypes; − to implement reinterpretation of archetypes and substantiate their influence on modern thinking