be with people? Was his mother always afraid of the city and couldn't be around people?
To grow, this archetype is best paired with one of the following:
The Fool — can teach him how to have fun and to let loose. He can show him how to talk to people and rejoin life.
The Dictator — would enforce so many rules and regulations that the Recluse would have to stand up for himself or give up his isolated lifestyle to follow another man's rule.
The Maiden — would teach him how to love and what it means to be as playful and innocent as a child. Her adventurous nature could change his entire life.
The Scorned Woman — would be so hurt by her past relationships that she would outdo him in her antisocial behavior. He would probably see himself mirrored in her and decide to change his ways.
THE RECLUSE
Assets:
Prefers to be left alone most of the time.
Longs for the next project or idea to occupy his time.
Could easily live the life of a monk.
Has a rich inner life.
Is psychically sensitive.
May long for a small family unit.
Can be philosophical and highly intelligent.
Can be a very loyal companion.
Can be reliable since he's always in the same place.
Doesn't play the games people play or get involved in their dramas.
Is very discerning.
Flaws:
Is unexpressive and able to withdraw easily.
Is afraid of his emotions and seems devoid of feeling.
Has trouble talking to people.
Is very pessimistic.
Holds grudges.
Robert Louis Stevenson created a character that shows both sides of the Hades archetype: Dr. Jekyll represents the Recluse; Mr. Hyde represents the Warlock.
The Villainous Side of the Recluse: The Warlock
As a villain the Recluse becomes the Warlock. He uses his knowledge of the occult to harm others or the environment. He's out for his own personal gain and understands nothing of the effect his actions have on the outer world. He has spent so much time studying esoteric ideas he is drawn to test them out.
His loneliness may also lead him to a schizoid existence where his fantasies cause him to do harm to others.
He has a tendency to avoid people and social situations. He's so afraid of rejection he never shows anyone his work or tells them his ideas. He has no close relationships, is inhibited and socially inept, and is reluctant to take risks.
He doesn't understand why it's so bad to want to be alone. He doesn't want to be a part of society because people are killing each other every day. Spirits are his company. Their world is fascinating to him and they teach him things. He can cast spells to make others leave him alone if he wants to. He is very into the occult and all things antiestablishment. He likes it when others are afraid of him so they'll leave him alone.
THE WARLOCK
Is antisocial.
Is out for his own gain.
Doesn't care how his actions affect the world.
May experiment with the occult to gain power.
Is afraid of rejection.
Has no intimate relationships.
Can't feel or express real love without dominating the other person.
Thinks society is a joke and that he doesn't have to live under its rules.
Wants to be in control.
Likes to intimidate others.
Hades in Action
Recluse/Warlock TV Heroes
Angel (David Boreanaz) in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel
Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) in The X-Files
Recluse/Warlock Film Heroes
Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) in Casablanca
Jerry Fletcher (Mel Gibson) in Conspiracy Theory
Jim Stark (James Dean) in Rebel Without a Cause
Lo (Chen Chang) in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) in Bull Durham
Recluse/Warlock Literary and Historical Heroes
Beast in Beauty and the Beast
Daniel Boone the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera
Hamlet in Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte¨
Rochester in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte¨
Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
George Emerson in A Room With a View by E.M. Forster
Victor
To grow, this archetype is best paired with one of the following:
The Fool — can teach him how to have fun and to let loose. He can show him how to talk to people and rejoin life.
The Dictator — would enforce so many rules and regulations that the Recluse would have to stand up for himself or give up his isolated lifestyle to follow another man's rule.
The Maiden — would teach him how to love and what it means to be as playful and innocent as a child. Her adventurous nature could change his entire life.
The Scorned Woman — would be so hurt by her past relationships that she would outdo him in her antisocial behavior. He would probably see himself mirrored in her and decide to change his ways.
THE RECLUSE
Assets:
Prefers to be left alone most of the time.
Longs for the next project or idea to occupy his time.
Could easily live the life of a monk.
Has a rich inner life.
Is psychically sensitive.
May long for a small family unit.
Can be philosophical and highly intelligent.
Can be a very loyal companion.
Can be reliable since he's always in the same place.
Doesn't play the games people play or get involved in their dramas.
Is very discerning.
Flaws:
Is unexpressive and able to withdraw easily.
Is afraid of his emotions and seems devoid of feeling.
Has trouble talking to people.
Is very pessimistic.
Holds grudges.
Robert Louis Stevenson created a character that shows both sides of the Hades archetype: Dr. Jekyll represents the Recluse; Mr. Hyde represents the Warlock.
The Villainous Side of the Recluse: The Warlock
As a villain the Recluse becomes the Warlock. He uses his knowledge of the occult to harm others or the environment. He's out for his own personal gain and understands nothing of the effect his actions have on the outer world. He has spent so much time studying esoteric ideas he is drawn to test them out.
His loneliness may also lead him to a schizoid existence where his fantasies cause him to do harm to others.
He has a tendency to avoid people and social situations. He's so afraid of rejection he never shows anyone his work or tells them his ideas. He has no close relationships, is inhibited and socially inept, and is reluctant to take risks.
He doesn't understand why it's so bad to want to be alone. He doesn't want to be a part of society because people are killing each other every day. Spirits are his company. Their world is fascinating to him and they teach him things. He can cast spells to make others leave him alone if he wants to. He is very into the occult and all things antiestablishment. He likes it when others are afraid of him so they'll leave him alone.
THE WARLOCK
Is antisocial.
Is out for his own gain.
Doesn't care how his actions affect the world.
May experiment with the occult to gain power.
Is afraid of rejection.
Has no intimate relationships.
Can't feel or express real love without dominating the other person.
Thinks society is a joke and that he doesn't have to live under its rules.
Wants to be in control.
Likes to intimidate others.
Hades in Action
Recluse/Warlock TV Heroes
Angel (David Boreanaz) in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel
Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) in The X-Files
Recluse/Warlock Film Heroes
Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) in Casablanca
Jerry Fletcher (Mel Gibson) in Conspiracy Theory
Jim Stark (James Dean) in Rebel Without a Cause
Lo (Chen Chang) in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) in Bull Durham
Recluse/Warlock Literary and Historical Heroes
Beast in Beauty and the Beast
Daniel Boone the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera
Hamlet in Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte¨
Rochester in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte¨
Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
George Emerson in A Room With a View by E.M. Forster
Victor
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