Archetypes

A guide or teacher who helps the protagonist along their journey.

• Villain

• Companion

• Hero

• Mentor

A character, often an animal or magical being, who provides friendship and assistance. (They let the hero show their true selves)

• Absent parent

• Companion

• Tempter or temptress

• Trickster

A character in the plot who tries to prevent the hero from completing their journey by luring them away from the task with money, fame, or other appealing possessions.

• Trickster

• Monster

• Villain

• Tempter or Temptress

A character (often a woman) who needs to be rescued by the hero.

• Mentor

• Trickster

• Damsel in Distress

• Villain

A kid who is always joking around, having fun, and doing their own thing is an example of which archetype?

• The Everyman

• The Outlaw

• The Artist

• The Jester

The one who trains or helps the hero is the character archetype...

• mentor

• trickster

• shapeshifter

• threshold guardian

Occasionally a supporting character in the hero's journey; Very clever, rule or boundary breaker, actions may lead the hero to victory or defeat.

• Trickster

• Villain

• Damsel in Distress

• Tempter or Temptress

A character who always opposes the actions of the protagonist. (Intentionally or accidentally)

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Damsel in Distress

• Trickster

How many Archetypes did we name in class today?

• 7

• 12

• 1

• 100

What does the word archetype most closely mean?

• Original planet

• A designer of buildings

• An old building

• Original patten