rld. On the other hand, the persona is the self-image that is desired to be expressed to the outer world. It might be the true identity of that person, but could also be a mask or just a personality shown just to make a good impression. Sometimes, the person might know that its the false impression, but others might not realize that it is the false imagery (Boeree).The Jungian Society of Atlanta (http://jungatlanta.com/) agrees and expands to say other simpler archetypes include specific traits within characters seem in fantasies, books, movies, theater, reality, etc. These could be certain traits that everyone branded on that character. Like the father, who symbolizes authority and guidance, or the hero, who is powerful and strong but has little brain manner and impulsive actions. Others symbolic characters involved with specific traits include the wise old man, ordinary man, god, animal, maiden, and trickster. Jung says that there are numerous archetypes and sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the concepts presented by the subject. Anima and animus are more archetypes. These are the traits usually associated with men and women. While men are perceived to be strong and have ignorance towards emotions, women are supposed to have a nurturing nature and a less aggressive stance. Jung tells us that we all are both male and female. It is just the development of the particular organs in the fetus, our branding of gender concerning the organs, and the influences that our societies place on us to be female or male. This would mean that we have traits of both genders in us, but one is forced to radiate over the other due to our physical makeup and societies. This would lead to Jung's most important archetype, self. This is the goal of everyone's life. This is the balance of our emotions, of our actions and feelings. This is when one reaches transcendence of opposites so that every personality is expressed equally. One is now neither opp...
