Archetypes

Which is NOT a good example of the Ruler archetype?

• A strict principal of a school

• A business owner of a major company

• A student attending university

• The President of the United States

Whose main goal is to belong?

• The Lover

• The Outlaw

• The Everyman

• The Hero

What does the word "archetype" mean?

• Ancient ruins

• A typical example

• A type of arch

3 types of archetypes?

• Symbolic, Character, & Situational

• Symbolic, Evil, Hero

• Character, Hero, Light

This character opposes the hero. Can be an enchantress, temptress, monster, evil figure,  devil or serpent.

• Villain

• Mentor

• Servant

Old man or woman who teaches, guides or helps the hero

• Mother Figure

• Servant

• Mentor

Katniss from "Hunger Games" is the example of what type of archetype?

• Villain

• Mentor

• Hero

A character archetype may go through...

• unusual birth

• must prove themselves

• traumatic event

• all of the above

Who Am I:

"Fear not! I will guide and help the hero as they take on their quest. I may be older, wiser, bearded, magical, or perhaps a small green man with a staff. Whatever my form, it is my job to prepare the hero for a quest. I must challenge and encourage them, but push them to his or her best self."

• Hero

• Ally

• Mentor

• Threshold Guardian

Who Am I:

"A sidekick, friend, or supporter is the role I play. I’m ready to help the hero with whatever they need. I may know the hero before the quest, or we might meet on the journey. We might even start out as rivals but eventually join forces! The hero and I may have our disagreements, but ultimately I’m on their team."

• Shadow

• Ally

• Mentor

• Hero