Abstract: As one of the excellent plays written by American playwright Eugene O’Neill,Beyond the Horizon has always been the focus of many researchers.From the perspective of archetypal criticism,this article has interpreted the setting archetype,character archetype and fancy archetype.They reveal the strongly symbolic meanings and deeply tragic connotation which activate the image and association in people’s mind,and produce the extraordinary appeal.Through the superficial setting,characters and fancy,the common reflections of human beings on ideal,life and love are seen clearly.

Key words: Beyond the Horizon, archetype, setting, character, fancy