ally 1 al noun ally plural noun allies

ally 1 ˈalʌɪ/ noun: ally; plural noun: allies 1. 1. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. "debate continued among NATO allies" • a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity. "he was forced to dismiss his closest political ally" -companion -sparing partner -conscience -comic relief -friendly figure -advises and challenges the hero

“an ally serves the purpose of humanizing the hero, adding dimensions to the hero’s personality and helping the audience relate”- Vogler An ally is known as the ‘audience character’, someone who “sees the special world of the story through fresh eyes as the audiience would do if they were there”

Types of allies -Multiple allies -Sidekicks -non human allies (spirits, entities etc. . ) -Animal allies -allies from beyond the grave -helpful servants

Allies in Pop Culture: Batman and Robin Han Solo and Chewbacca Shrek and Donkey Sherlock and Watson Wallace and Gromit Dr. Evil and Mini Me Wayne and Garth Jay and Silent Bob Harry, Hermione and Ron Marty and Doc Romy and Michelle Chuck and Wilson Captain Kirk and Spock Timon and Pumba Marlin and Dory Jesse Pinkman and Walter White Mulan and Mushu Ash and Pikachu Agent K and Agent J The Joker and Harley Quinn Mario and Luigi Froddo and Samwise Tintin and Snowy The Lone Ranger and Tonto Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Aladdin and the Genie Jeffrey “the dude” Lebowski and Walter Woody and Buzz

Psychological Function Allies represent the “unexpressed or unused parts of the heroes personality that needs to be brought forwards for certain jobs” They also remind us of these “under utilized parts and represent powerful internal forces that come to aid in spiritual crisis”