A RCHETYPE D EFINITION Archetype An original model

A RCHETYPE D EFINITION: Archetype: An original model or pattern from which other later copies are made, especially a character, an action, or situation that seems to represent common patterns of human life

A RCHETYPES IN EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE and TIMELESS Archetypes recur in different times and places in myth, literature, folklore, fairy tales, dreams, artwork, and religious rituals Archetypes occur in various genres across cultures and throughout history. Often times characters can hold more than one archetype: for example Dumbledore is herald and sage

T HE H ERO King Arthur, Optimus Prime, Luke Skywalker, Hercules Usually the central character Separates from the ordinary world, faces challenges and sacrifices and serves others Chooses to be a hero for noble cause

T HE F OOL Scarecrow, FEZ, and Brick Usually used for entertainment and for the hero to play off of Has no idea what he is doing, he has a dim idea at best who his enemies are or whether he is in danger, and only has his cheerful disposition to protect him. (Brick, Forrest Gump)

T HE A NTI- H ERO Harry Potter, Shrek, Bruce Wayne, and Napoleon Dynamite Has non-traditional qualities for a hero such as unappealing figure, self-obsessed attitude, etc… Does not choose to be a hero but is put into the situation

T HE S IDEKICK Chewbacca, Robin, and Donkey The hero’s right hand man Purpose is to be a second person when needed and to create dialogue with the hero

T HE V ILLAIN Frankenstein, Osama Bin Laden, Dracula, The Joker, and Ursula Cause is to destroy, create opposition, and be part of “the dark side” The Villian/Devil represents a tremendous source of strength. Battling him or her gives the hero strength.

T HE S HADOW Repressed side of a character. The Shadow can be the dark side of “light” character or vice versa Gollum , Tyler Durden, Scar, Harvey Dent

T HE M YSTIC/ M ENTOR/ S AGE Gandalf, Aslan, Yoda, and Dumbledore Mentor’s job is to guide with wisdom Sometimes gives gifts to assist hero Comic Mentor -- often a type of advising sidekick to the Hero (Rafiki)

T HE H ERALD Herald characters issue challenges, warnings, and announces the coming of significant change Nala, Dumbledore, and Bumblebee

S HAPE-SHIFTER The Shapeshifter's mask misleads the Hero by hiding a character's intentions and loyalties Meg from Hercules and the beast

T HE T HRESHOLD G UARDIAN Threshold Guardians protect by testing or preventing the Hero’s entrance. They provide essential tests to prove a Hero's commitment and worth Draco Malfoy Offers Harry his hand in friendship and thus causes Harry to openly refuse it and Slytherin House Instigates the Rememberall fiasco that ends in Harry becoming Seeker Tricks Harry into the midnight duel that leads to him finding Fluffy

T RICKSTER Tricksters relish the disruption of the status quo Turn the Ordinary World into chaos with their quick turns of phrase and physical antics Fred and George Weasly, Bugs Bunny, Tinker Belle, and the Cheshire Cat

D AMSEL Helpless and/or weak and usually desirable Bella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty

S ITUATIONAL A RCHETYPES Death and rebirth, battle between good and evil, hero’s journey, Magic weapon, and the fall

S TEREOTYPEVS. A RCHETYPE Stereotype: A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image What are some examples? Archetype: universal example found throughout time, cultures, and genres