Archetypes 1
What is the Joker?
This character will do anything for their partner. The only thing that matters to them is devotion to their relationship and their person.
This character is the man with the plan, and usually have an extraordinary skill unique to them. They want to vanquish the enemy and save the day.
What is the Warrior?
Sherlock Holmes
What is the Magician?
What is the Caregiver?
This character could appear in the form of a mother, father, wife, husband, sibling or even best friend. Their main concern is protecting and nurturing their people. They rarely take center stage because they are so selfless.
What is the Caregiver?
"I'll give you whatever you want" is the famous calling card of this character. They can appear in all shapes, genders, and sizes, but will tempt you with your greatest desires, even though what they offer comes at a cost.
What is the Seductress?
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games
What is the Rebel?
Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King
What is the Joker?
This character's goal is to master the universe. They are motivated by their thirst for knowledge and enlightenment- but they are not gentle. They want to impost their will on the world around them.
What is the Magician?
This character dreams of leaving behind the life where they feel invisible or worthless. They want to find a place/group of people that makes them feel like they belong.
What is the Orphan?
Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
What is the Child?
Ursula from The Little Mermaid
What is the Seductress?
Mufasa from The Lion King
What is the Ruler?
"With great power, comes great responsibility", and heavy is the head that wears the crown. Societies need great leaders, and this person fits the job. The way they cope with their power and maintain order/control is what defines them.
What is the Ruler?
This character is ready to take down the man. They are willing to (and even want to) overthrow the status quo in order to bring justice to society.
What is the Rebel?
Remy from Ratatouille
What is the Creator?
Hercules
What is the Warrior?
Romeo and Juliet
What is the Lover?
The protagonist of some stories may encounter some sort of who can prepare them for the challenges they will face. This can appear as a parent, or even a teacher. Their purpose is to help the protagonist navigate the unknown.
What is the Mentor?
This character typically appears to be an artist of some sort, who may be willing to give it all up in order to achieve the goal of completing their vision. They can sometimes be single-minded, resulting in them paying a great personal price.
What is the Creator?
Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda
What is the Mentor?
Harry Potter
What is the Orphan?
What is the definition of an archetype?
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