The term you’re looking for is likely "archetype." Archetypes are universal symbols or themes that resonate deeply and elicit strong emotional responses from individuals, whether in literature, art, or psychology. They can represent characters, motifs, or situations that evoke inherent understandings or feelings within people, often tapping into the collective unconscious as described by psychologist Carl Jung. Examples include the Hero, the Mentor, the Shadow, and many others, which can manifest in various forms across cultures and narratives.
What is a trem used to describe universal symbols that evoke deep and sometimes unconscious responses in a reader, character, archetype, persona, or mask
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