Types of Characters (video)

Question 1

the Hero

Answer 1

‘normal’ person audience relates to; must overcome challenges; gains wisdom/power

Question 2

Example of a Hero mentioned in the video:

Answer 2

Luke Skywalker

Question 3

the Herald

Answer 3

changes course of the story - starts hero on adventure; could be object or event

Question 4

Example of a Herald mentioned in video:

Answer 4

Harry Potter getting the letter to go to Hogwarts

Question 5

the Mentor

Answer 5

wise presence that guides hero;

Question 6

Example of a Mentor mentioned in video:

Answer 6

Gandalf

Question 7

the Threshold Guardians

Answer 7

there to stop hero from progressing in journey until he/she proves their worth

Question 8

the Trickster

Answer 8

creates mischief; provides comedic relief; can be the sidekick

Question 9

Example of Threshold Guardians mentioned in video:

Answer 9

Nazi guards/henchmen from Indiana Jones

Question 10

Example of Trickster mentioned in video:

Answer 10

Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz

Question 11

the Shape-Shifter

Answer 11

character who’s role changes in story; (bad to good) (trickster to mentor)

Question 12

Example of Shape-Shifter mentioned in video:

Answer 12

Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean

Question 13

the Shadow

Answer 13

the main enemy the hero must defeat; ultimate evil character

Question 14

Example of Shadow mentioned in video:

Answer 14

Johnny from Karate Kid (the final opponent)