Archetypes are defined as “the original pattern or pattern of which all things of the same kind are representations or copies.” (Webster) In The Sound of Waves Yukio Mishima develops archetypal characters who interact with each other to develop the allegorical nature of his novel. The novel The Sound of Waves was published in 1984. Before being able to understand this text and its allegorical nature more deeply, it is necessary to know who and what the archetypal characters of this novel are. First you need to know the main characters. Then we need to analyze the minor characters who enrich the plot. Next, you need to understand why archetypal characters tend to interact in a certain way. Finally, we should be able to come to a deeper understanding of the text because: We know who the archetypal characters are and why they tend to interact with each other in a certain way. Who and what are the archetypes in the novel? Most of the main characters in the novel are archetypal characters while minor archetypal characters are present to enhance the plot. “What a great feeling it was to be able to do that to a girl and yet be sure she would never be able to tell anyone about it!” (Mishima 92) This quote is a thought that appears in Yasuo's mind as he unsuccessfully attempts to rape Hatsue. This quote shows Yasuo's villain tendencies. In other words, the fact that you think this way proves that something had to happen. "In an instant, taking advantage of her confidence, Yasuo grabbed her right wrist." (Mishima 91) This happened when Hatsue was at the stream at 2 in the morning and Yasuo was waiting for her. This shows that Yasuo is a predator and waits until he sees some weakness, then... middle of the paper ......you have to look for the deeper meaning of the characters in the text because this will lead to a deeper understanding and also a deeper understanding of the novel. Without having a deeper understanding of a novel which is all a novel is; but if people have a deeper understanding of the text, then that novel will live forever in at least one person's mind. Work cited Webster, Merriam. "Archetype". http://www.merriam-webster.com 2013. December 16, 2013Mishima, Yukio. The sound of the waves. New York: Vintage Books. 1984.Roundwood, Ashtown. “The Impact of Personality Preferences on Conflict Communication.” Breakthrough.oe. ND 5 December 2013N.P. "High-Level Description of the Sixteen Personality Types." Personalitypage.com ND December 5 2013