A saviour complex

Abstract

Tales have established the gender role, and children have grown up following these stereotypes. The hero archetype proposed by Jung shows how it is composed and gives the origin of those stereotypes. In Cinderella tales, the hero archetype is portrayed mixed with a savior complex that the prince has. Furthermore, it shows how it is perpetuated by actions from the prince and princess. Also, showing that the escape from suffering (the household chores) is marriage.

Keywords: Hero Archetype, Gender Roles, Household Chores