Archetypes 1
Uses brute force to oppose the protagonist
Monster
Intellectual/cunning opponent, uses brain and strategy to oppose protagonist
Villain
To put before a person for acceptance; offer
Proffer
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; lacks emotion
Apathetic
Causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous
Ludicrous
Older or mature character that guides or helps the protagonist; wise, imparts advice, trusted
Mentor
Main character that struggles with morals and courage, not often willing to sacrifice themselves, but will sometimes do the right thing
Antihero
Main character in a story, who the story is about or closely follows
Protagonist
The art of using language to persuade or influence others
Rhetoric
Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
Indignation
Tries to manipulate and convince the protagonist to join the dark side or give up their goal
Tempter
Seeks help from older, wiser characters; experiences a 'coming of age'
Innocent
Works against the protagonist, usually in conflict (physical, emotional, intellectual).
Antagonist
In central or primary respects; forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Fundamentally
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite
Pertinent
Character is blamed for everything bad that occurs, takes the fall for others
Scapegoat
Character gives emotional support and nourishment, selfless, serves others
Caregiver
Feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Apprehensive
Incapable of being investigated/analyzed; impenetrable; unfathomable
Inscrutable
Someone who sacrifices their life or faces suffering instead of giving up what they hold sacred
Martyr
Job is to confuse/derail but occasionally help the protagonist; bring uncertainty and tension; loyalty is in question
Shapeshifter
Issues challenges and announces coming of significant change through inner knowledge, need for change, or a call to action
Herald
Of the pure and essential essence of something
Quintessential
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Contentious