Symbols, Kurt, & an archetype in transition

[misqueue]

Very quick meta because I was thinking about the ram statue in Kurt & Rachel's apartment. It adds to the changing symbols surrounding Kurt in NYC. He's not getting the wings and flying things so much; he's getting symbols of power and virility and aggression (shark [teeth], the wolf, and now the ram).

The ram is definitely a rebirth symbol associated with Spring and the Sun. The sun, of course, in Jungian terms is the actualization of Self. Which means, I think, Kurt is in transition from being an Animus archetype into his full self. Which makes sense given how much he is flourishing in NYC (the meltdown with Blaine aside).

So yay, Kurt!

We see the ram behind Finn though, so maybe we're meant to be associating its implicit virility with Finn's continuing quest To Be A Man. Or, it could be both.

Comments

[frumiousme.livejournal.com]

thanks for the reply and the other things to check out - i definitely will. (it makes me feel more legit about (admitting to) enjoying the show if it has actual things to analyse lol)

[misqueue.livejournal.com]

No problem! FWIW, I think Glee's actually a pretty smart show. I started out just enjoying it, but as I kept watching, I started noticing more and more interesting details. Over time it all starts to form interesting patterns. :)