2 - Characters KC

Phil Dunphy often embodies the archetype of...

• The Wise Old Mentor

• The Goofy Dad/Clown

• The Cynical Patriarch

• The Rebellious Teenager

How do the character archetypes create comedy in Modern Family?

• Binary opposites create conflict which cause comedic situations

• They create complex and unpredictable characters that defy categorization.

• They serve to reinforce negative stereotypes about families and individuals.

• They are entirely unrealistic and bear no resemblance to real people.

Which character archetypes does Alex conform to?

• Popular 'dumb' teenager

• Perfectionist matriarch

• Clumsy, comical father figure

• Nerdy, introvert teenager

What character archetype does Manny conform to?

• The Optimist

• The Child Prodigy/Wise Beyond His Years

• The Brainy/Overachieving Child

• The Goofball/Childlike Innocence

Which two characters create the binary opposite of 'Chaos vs. Order'?

• Gloria / Jay

• Alex / Haley

• Cam / Mitch

• Claire / Phil