Final Review Character Archetypes

Question 0

Central figure in story; represents the who’s search for identity and wholeness

Answer 0

Hero

Question 1

What are the eight character archetypes

Answer 1

Hero
Shadow
Mentor
Herald
Threshold guardian
Shapeshifter
Ally
Trickster

Question 2

Villains, enemies, or enemy within; could be the repressed possibilities of the hero, his or her potential for evil

Answer 2

Shadow

Question 3

Usually a positive figure who is the Hero’s guide or guiding principles

Answer 3

Mentor

Question 4

Person or event who brings the Call to Adventure

Answer 4

Herald

Question 5

Forces that stand in the way at important turning points, including jealous enemies, professional gatekeepers, or even the Hero’s own fear and doubts

Answer 5

Threshold guardian

Question 6

Character who appears to change constantly

Answer 6

Shapeshifter

Question 7

Characters who help hero throughout the quest

Answer 7

Allies

Question 8

Clowns and mischief makers

Answer 8

Trickster

Question 9

Function is a call for change; provide motivation, offer the hero a challenge, and get the story rolling

Answer 9

Herald

Question 10

Function is To teach the hero and Bestow upon him or her gifts he or she will need to complete the journey and motivate the heroes on the journey

Answer 10

Mentor

Question 11

Function is to create conflict, offer the hero a challenge; brings out the best in the hero

Answer 11

Shadow

Question 12

Function is to give the reader or audience a window into the story; it drives the action of the story

Answer 12

Hero

Question 13

Function is a test the hero must pass before he can move onto the next step of his journey

Answer 13

Threshold Guardian

Question 14

Function is to express energy of the animas or anima

Answer 14

Shape shifter

Question 15

Animus

Answer 15

Masculine qualities present in the female unconscious

Question 16

Anima

Answer 16

Female elements in the male unconscious

Question 17

Function is to sometimes be a audience character - sees the story from the audience’s point of view and asks the questions the reader, listener, or viewer would have

Answer 17

Ally

Question 18

Function is to provide comic relief necessary to ease dramatic tension that builds up in the story and cut egos down to size and poke fun at absurd or stagnant situations

Answer 18

Trickster

Question 19

Represents ordinary obstacles any individual my face and internal demons of the hero

Answer 19

Threshold Guardian

Question 20

Represents the hero’s highest aspirations, a combination of parent, teacher, guide and conscience

Answer 20

Mentor

Question 21

This character experiences growth, overcomes obstacles, gains knowledge, and make sacrifices for others

Answer 21

Hero

Question 22

May represent powerful internal forces that can come to ones aid in a crisis

Answer 22

Ally

Question 23

Often catalyst heroes and embodies the energies of mischief and desire for change

Answer 23

Trickster

Question 24

What is a catalyst hero

Answer 24

Character who can affect other characters but remain unchanged or unaffected

Question 25

Catalyst for change and often the opposite sex of the hero

Answer 25

Shape shifter

Question 26

May be positive, negative, or neutral; issues challenges and announces the coming of significant change

Answer 26

Herald

Question 27

May appear as monsters, demons, or vampires, etc.; can be a character or force to the hero or a deeply repressed part of the hero

Answer 27

Shadow