An Analysis of the Personality Changes of the Yellow Shirt from the Perspective of Jung's Prototype theory

Abstract

The image of the Yellow Shirt character serves as a tangible embodiment of the collective consciousness's yearning for the ideals of chivalry. Drawing upon Jung's theory of prototypes, the original personality mask of this character, rooted in the chivalrous spirit, undergoes a more intricate and varied transformation through the amalgamation of diverse temporal consciousness during the process of generational cumulative creation. Ultimately, it necessitates the attainment of its restored personality mask through the self-representation of the chivalrous core that accentuates its character prototype. Jung's prototype theory exhibits considerable flexibility and advantages in investigating the developmental trajectory of archetypal characters. It provides guidance in the exploration of the formation, development, and resurgence of diverse personality masks associated with numerous typical characters, including the Yellow Shirt.