Dystopian Archetypes

Choose two characteristics that the hero in a dystopian novel likely has...

• lives separately from others

• forcefully opposes the main character

• fights against unfair social and political order

• brave and resourceful

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What is the correct definition of "archetype"

• an experienced and trusted advisor

• a character who opposes the hero

• a category or a type of character

• an unlikely hero

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Which archetype character is the unlikely hero who lacks the typical qualities of a hero but who ends up acting heroically anyway?

• sidekick

• antihero

• mentor

• villain

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Which archetype is an evil character who does everything in his/her power to prevent the hero from reaching his/her goal

• mentor

• anti-hero

• sidekick

• villain

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What do we call the brave, resourceful protagonist who fights against the government's unjust laws?

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Which character archetype is the experienced, trusted advisor who helps and protects the hero?

• mentor

• sidekick

• anti-hero

• villain

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Which archetype is the hero's ever-faithful, reliable companion? This character accompanies the hero on his/her quest.

• villain

• sidekick

• anti-hero

• villain

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A dystopian character is complex and may fit more than one archetype or move back and forth between archetypes throughout the story.

• True

• False

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