Heroic Archetypes

The Greek root words in archetype mean

• blank slate

• original pattern

• open door

• one story

Which character arcetype is being described?

teacher or counselor to the initiate; often are father or mother figures to the hero or heroine

• mentor

• trickster

• young man from provinces

Which character arcetype is being described?

somewhat like servant to the hero who is also heroic; his/her duty is to protect the hero and reflect the nobility of the hero; often expendable

• friendly beast

• loyal retainer

• scapegoat

Which type of hero is being described below? Has a flaw that brings about a downfall; is never able to overcome inner demons; has a transforming realization before death

• the perfect hero

• the tragic hero

• the gothic hero

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

• mentor

• villain

• sidekick

• antihero

Answer explanation

Mentor - An experienced and trusted advisor who assists and protects the hero. This character is responsible for keeping the hero alive. The mentor is a wealth of knowledge, known by everyone, but not always the most reliable.

What character archetype is old Obi Kanobi?

• Shrew

• Mentor

• Joker

• Seducer

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

Answer explanation

VILLAIN

An evil character who forcefully opposes the protagonist. The villain sees the main character has someone who’s getting in his/her way and must be stopped.

What character archetype is Han Solo?

• Rebel

• Seducer

• Hero

• Orphan

If Mrs. Summerson were an archetype, which type would she be?​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)   ​

• heroine

• beast

• anti-heroine

• Jester

Which type of hero is being described below? seems to have few heroic virtues or qualities; blurs the line between hero and villain; audience often has sympathy for him

• anti-hero

• unbalanced hero

• unwilling hero