Interpretation of Fundamental ArchetypeFolk story “One Thousand and One Nights”

The recent study puts emphasis on the interpretation of the archetype text, depicting the folk tale’s characters and their actions; while making every effort to display the relations between Shahriar and his spouse, which can be a symbol of negative anima, appearing in the countenance of an betraying woman. Moreover, Shahrzad can be an epitome of positive anima, who through communicating and speaking with Shahriar, remedies and treats the latter. Upon giving birth to an infant, and activation of her feminine aspect which is in line with betterment of Shahriar, an appropriate outcome from this folk tale is narrated. The vizier appears in the form of reprimanding conscience, which lays the ground for emergence of the positive anima. The process of individuality and accompaniment of patient with positive anima, leads to treatment and fertility. Other archetypes such as Night and Day, Morvarid, Kalam, and Number Three are included in this text, which in turn enrich the interpretation of the archetype text, as the methodology of choice. Obviously, the presence of these archetypes in the folk tale of One Thousand and One Nights has contributed to the immortality of this work of art.