Archetypes Review

Which is the correct definition, or denotation, of an archetype?

• an experienced and trusted advisor

• a typical type of character found across many genres

• a character who forces the hero to recognize his gifts and purpose

• an unlikely hero

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Which archetype character is the unlikely hero who lacks the typical qualities of a hero--but who ends up acting heroically anyway?

• sidekick

• mentor

• antihero

• hero

Which archetype is an evil character who does everything in his/her power to prevent the hero from reaching his/her goal?

• mentor

• sidekick

• antihero

• villain

What do we call the brave, resourceful protagonist who fights against the government's unjust laws?

• mentor

• hero

• villain

• trickster

Which character archetype is the experienced, trusted advisor who helps and protects the hero?

• mentor

• villain

• sidekick

• antihero

Which archetype is the hero's ever-faithful, reliable companion? This character accompanies the hero on his/her quest.

• villain

• mentor

• sidekick

• anithero

What archetype is Olaf?

• Everyman

• Creator

• Lover

• Innocent

Hedwig in Harry Potter is an example of what type of archetype?

• Jester

• Hero

• Companion

• Caregiver

The Hunchback of Notre Dame would be an example of what archetype?

• Jester

• Villain

• Mentor

• Outcast

Choose two characteristics that the hero in a dystopian novel likely has.

• lives separately from others

• fights against the unfair social and political order

• forcefully opposes the main character

• brave and resourceful