Completely without material resources, the Beggar is associated with dependence on the kindness of others, living on the streets, starvation, and disease, whether in New York City or Calcutta. It is easy to believe that the archetype of the Beggar is solely a negative one, but that is an illusion. A person need hardly be starving for food to be considered a Beggar. People “beg” for attention, love, authority, and material objects. We “throw a dog a bone” to give a powerless being a “treat” of power. From a symbolic perspective, the Beggar archetype represents a test that compels a person to confront self-empowerment beginning at the base level of physical survival. Learning about the nature of generosity,
compassion, and self-esteem are fundamental to this archetypal pattern.
Film Reference: Patrick Swayze in Film Reference: Walther Matthau in 'Pirates'
compassion, and self-esteem are fundamental to this archetypal pattern.
Film Reference: Patrick Swayze in Film Reference: Walther Matthau in 'Pirates'