Character Archetypes Flashcards

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a character who has heroic personality traits or goals but is ultimately the bad guy in this story

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anti-villan

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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

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caregiver

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They are also called designer, artist, craftsman, and inventor

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creator

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encompasses those who are literal children or who never quite grew up at heart

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innocent or child

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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.

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mentor

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unconventional thinkers who use unique approaches to solve tasks

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rebel

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struggles with the fear of adversity and hardship

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pessimist

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seeks to stop chaos by taking control

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ruler

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