Character Archetypes Flashcards
a character who has heroic personality traits or goals but is ultimately the bad guy in this story
anti-villan
the most selfless archetype. They desire to protect, help, and care for others. They offer sustenance to the vulnerable. Their values are generosity, self-sacrifice, empathy, and selflessness
caregiver
They are also called designer, artist, craftsman, and inventor
creator
encompasses those who are literal children or who never quite grew up at heart
innocent or child
An experienced advisor or confidante of a younger hero-type character, the mentor has often been in the position of the hero in the past and therefore is in a position to guide them.
mentor
unconventional thinkers who use unique approaches to solve tasks
rebel
struggles with the fear of adversity and hardship
pessimist
seeks to stop chaos by taking control
ruler