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Dec 20, 2023 · Well, not exactly. One’s an ogre while the other throws bougie parties at his New York mansion. But they’re molded from the same Character Archetype — the Outcast. Both characters, despite ...
Jan 17, 2021 · Character Archetype Examples • Michael Scott. Michael could be considered a leader, or perhaps a wildcard. Most characters will show signs of multiple character archetypes, but there is still a way to make a sound determination. The simplest way is through the process of elimination.
Jun 18, 2024 · Protagonists and Heroes: The Best Main Character Archetypes. The Hero - The main protagonist who goes on an adventure and faces challenges.some text. Examples: Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen.some text. Let’s take a look at one of these examples.
- What Is A Character Archetype?
- Jungian Archetypes
- Character Archetypes of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’S Journey
- Archetypes vs. Clichés, Stock Characters, and Stereotypes
An archetype is a pattern or model that can be copied or repeated to create something over and over. A character archetype is a set of personality quirks, morals, values, and behaviors found in specific characters across multiple stories. Writers use many different character archetypes to create an exciting and varied cast. It’s important to note t...
Jungian archetypes do not originate in the literary world but were adopted by literary analysts in the mid 20th century. The famed psychologist Carl Jung developed these archetypes in the early 20th century. Now, I’m not a psychologist, but I’ll attempt to explain how Jung viewed these archetypes (and I’ll probably get it wrong, so let me know in t...
I’m not going into detail about the Hero’s Journey because I’ve already written an article on it here. And I wrote a whole freaking book about how to use the Hero’s Journey to model your own story (with expert examples, guiding questions, and writing exercises). You can pick up your copy, and support the blog, here. In Campbell’s book, The Hero wit...
Archetypes vs. Clichés
A cliché occurs when you put little or no thought into an archetypal character. Clichés are characters or tropes that you see used in fiction repeatedly. And, most of the archetypes we’ve talked about can become cliché when underdone. Take the Mentor archetype, for example. It’s become a bit cliché to have a mentor who is a mentor in the form of an old white man with a long gray beard who is also a wizard. We’ve seen this character done well many times, so I’m not saying avoid it entirely. Bu...
Archetypes vs. Stock Characters
A stock character is a character that ‘stocks’ the background of your story. Stock characters play a small role in the plot. With stock characters, predictability isn’t a bad thing. These characters are often predictable for comedic effect or other reasons dictated by your plot. When a reader can predict how a stock character will react, a writer can use that knowledge to build tension or set up a humorous situation. Take a stereotypical “angry drill sergeant” and put him up against the likes...
Archetypes vs. Stereotypes
Stereotypes are oversimplified and widely held beliefs about a specific group of people. You want to avoid stereotyping at all costs because it is terrible writing, and stereotypes are often offensive. Never rely on a simplistic characterization of the main character. Simple characterizations of stock characters are ok unless they depend on a common stereotype. Most negative stereotypes are applied to people based on culture, religion, ethnicity, race, age, or gender. Ok, that’s a quick (not...
- The Caregiver. More commonly referred to as the Mother in the past, the Caregiver is someone who selflessly and wholeheartedly supports those around them, often at their own expense.
- The Common Person/Everyman. The Common Person is the one that everyone can easily relate to. They are the ones who work with their hands, real salt-of-the-earth kind of folk.
- The Creator. Someone who … creates. The Creator isn’t happy unless they are making or building something, usually working towards a single creation that consumes their every thought.
- The Explorer. When you read about someone who isn’t satisfied with their life as it is, who wants to get out there and see the world, or who yearns for more than a “normal life,” then you’re reading about an Explorer.
Dec 22, 2013 · Examples. C-3PO in Star Wars, Hamm in Toy Story, Inspector Gordon in Batman Begins, Herod in Claudius the God. 8. Emotion. If you’ve guessed that the Emotion character is pretty much the opposite of the Reason character, then it’s a gold star for you. The Emotion character is: Someone who is fundamentally emotional.
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In this comprehensive guide, we will explore: The origins and key theorists behind character archetype theory. 12 primary archetypes and their attributes. Strengths and limitations of relying on archetypes. “Mash-ups” and transformations between archetypes. Practical lessons for implementing archetypes. Mistakes to avoid when using archetypes.
