Finding the Animus, Shadow, and Self in The Erlenmeyer Flask
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Applying a Jungian analysis to characters gives us an opportunity to probe more deeply into various myths. The main elements found in a Jungian analysis of myths include the animus, the shadow, and the self. In this discussion, we are seeking to find and identify the characters of the animus, the shadow, and the self in the X-Files episode The Erlenmeyer Flask.

Scully is identified as a negative anima for the character of Mulder. For this discussion question, analyze the episode from Scullys point of view, rather than from Mulders.

In your initial post, identify which characters in The Erlenmeyer Flask fill the role of the self, the animus, and the shadow for the character of Scully. Explain your choices and the purpose of each of these character types in this myth. Be sure to discuss why they are important