the 12 literary archetypes Flashcards
1
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the ruler (example: khattam-shud)
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- believes power is everything
- desires to be in control
- has legal or emotional power over others
2
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the creator (example: rashid)
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- motivated visionary who creates art or structures
- wants to discover new ideas and/or inventions
3
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the sage (example: iff?)
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- wise
- the mentor
- guides the hero
4
Q
the child/the innocent (examples: idt there are any)
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- morally pure
- main goal is to be happy
5
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the explorer (examples: haroun ig-)
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- naturally driven to push the boundaries of the status quo
- always up for an adventure
6
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the rebel/outlaw (example: blabbermouth, mudra)
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- wants to break the rules
- wants to speak out against injustice, make a change
- does not abide by society’s demands)
7
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the hero (example: haroun)
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- wants to improve the world through their courageous acts and competence
- rises to meet a new challenge and saves the day
8
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the magician (example: the walrus, khattam-shud)
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- provides strategies and answers to complex puzzles
- harnesses the ways of the universe to achieve key goals
9
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the jester (example: prince bolo, princess batcheat, mr butt)
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- believes in living in the moment
- seeks enjoyment out of plain situations
- funny character/trickster
- provides comic relief
10
Q
the everyman (example: batcheat?)
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- relatable character
- craves to fit in
- does what they can to survive
11
Q
the lover (example: prince bolo, princess batcheat)
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- craves intimidate relationships
- willing to do anything for their partner
- guided by the heart
12
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the caregiver (example: rashid)
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- lives to protect and care for those who are important to them
- continually supports others
- makes sacrifices on their behalf
