Character archtypes

A guide or teacher who helps the protagonist along their journey.

• Villain

• Companion

• Hero

• Mentor

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

One of the antagonists in a story a hero must face along their journey.

• Monster

• Villain

• Companion

• Shadow

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character, often an animal or magical being, who provides friendship and assistance. (They let the hero show their true selves)

• Absent parent

• Companion

• Tempter or temptress

• Trickster

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The person or thing the protagonist must tame by the end of the story. (The main antagonist)

• Absent parent

• Villain

• The shadow

• The trickster

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A situation in which a character is missing a parent or both parents. (Orphan)

• Absent parent

• Child

• Mentor

• Damsel in distress

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character in the plot who tries to prevent the hero from completing their journey by luring them away from the task with money, fame, or other appealing possessions.

• Trickster

• Monster

• Villain

• Tempter or Temptress

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character whose actions drive the plot/story. (The main character)

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Monster

• Hero

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character (often a woman) who needs to be rescued by the hero.

• Mentor

• Trickster

• Damsel in Distress

• Villain

Occasionally a supporting character in the hero's journey; Very clever, rule or boundary breaker, actions may lead the hero to victory or defeat.

• Trickster

• Villain

• Damsel in Distress

• Tempter or Temptress

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character who always opposes the actions of the protagonist. (Intentionally or accidentally)

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Damsel in Distress

• Trickster

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3