Character Archetypes

Restores harmony, Solves the problem, or saves the day, despite the odds being against them

• Hero

• Loyal Companion

• Anti-Hero

• Mother

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

She uses power (magic, beauty, intellect) to make others weak or to lure them away from their task

• Mentor

• Shadow

• Temptress

• Mother

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False: A character may fit into more than one archetype.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

One who seeks to enjoy life and have fun. Brings humor to a situation.

• sage/mentor

• sdekick

• jester

• leader

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

One who seeks to mature emotionally. One who is young and naive, sees good in the world and has hope. Needs guidance.

• caregiver

• sidekick

• innocent

• jester

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

One who supports and helps the main character, serves as a voice of reason and is a loyal companion.

• sidekick

• explorer

• leader

• jester

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

These characters are the ___ archetype.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Donkey, from Shrek, is considered a ___ and __.

• Sidekick

• Scapegoat

• Innocent

• Jester

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Grandmother Willow from Pocahontas is an example of the ___ archetype.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Aladdin is an example of the ___ archetype.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3