Exploring Stock Characters

What are common traits of a hero stock character?

• Indifference to justice

• Bravery, selflessness, strong moral compass, willingness to fight for justice.

• Cowardice

• Selfishness

Identify a stock character that often provides comic relief.

• The fool or clown

• The mentor

• The villain

• The hero

How does a villain stock character typically behave?

• A villain stock character behaves in a straightforward and predictable manner.

• A villain stock character behaves manipulatively, deceitfully, and seeks power or revenge.

• A villain stock character seeks to help others and promote peace.

• A villain stock character is always honest and trustworthy.

Compare the roles of a mentor and a sidekick in stories.

• A mentor guides and teaches, while a sidekick supports and accompanies.

• A mentor and a sidekick both serve as main characters.

• A mentor is a sidekick who provides comic relief.

• A sidekick teaches while a mentor fights alongside.

What motivates a stock character like the 'damsel in distress'?

• The desire for adventure and excitement.

• The quest for independence and self-reliance.

• The need for rescue and protection.

• The ambition to become a hero herself.

How do stock characters help in storytelling?

• Stock characters are only used in comedy.

• Stock characters help in storytelling by providing recognizable traits that simplify character development and enhance audience engagement.

• Stock characters are irrelevant to character development.

• Stock characters complicate the plot and confuse the audience.

What is the role of the 'wise old man' in narratives?

• The 'wise old man' is a side character with no significant impact on the story.

• The 'wise old man' serves as the main antagonist, opposing the protagonist.

• The 'wise old man' acts as a mentor or guide, offering wisdom and support to the protagonist.

• The 'wise old man' represents a younger version of the protagonist's future self.

Explain how a stock character can evolve throughout a story.

• A stock character can evolve by facing challenges that reveal their depth, leading to personal growth or change.

• A stock character is always the main protagonist and drives the plot forward.

• A stock character only serves as comic relief and has no depth.

• A stock character remains static and does not change throughout the story.

How do stock characters interact with each other in a plot?

• Stock characters always agree with each other, leading to a dull plot.

• Stock characters only serve as background figures with no interaction.

• Stock characters interact through their defined roles, creating conflict and humor that propel the plot.

• Stock characters are interchangeable and do not affect the storyline.

What are the traits of a 'trickster' stock character?

• Laziness, ignorance, submission, follows rules

• Aggressiveness, seriousness, loyalty, respects authority

• Cleverness, cunning, humor, challenges authority, disrupts norms, uses deception.

• Honesty, straightforwardness, conformity, avoids conflict