Common Archetypes Science Fiction and Fantasy Definition of

Definition of Archetype: n n the original pattern or model from which all things

Hero n n n Unusual circumstances at birth Leaves family and lives with others

The hero can be saviour or rebel n n n Saviour is the hero

Old man, Sage n This type of character is typically represented as a kind

Scientist § A person of factual scientific knowledge

Clown/fool Archetype: n n A “sidekick” who creates comic relief but is instrumental to

The Victim n A person or people that need their way of life protected

The enemy, oppressor or monster n n n A bastion of evil Sometimes this

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Common Archetypes Science Fiction and Fantasy

Definition of Archetype: n n the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form (dictionary. com) an archetype is an original model of a person, ideal example, or a prototype upon which others are copied, patterned, or emulated; a symbol universally recognized by all (Wikipedia. ca)

Hero n n n Unusual circumstances at birth Leaves family and lives with others Traumatic events lead to quest Special weapon Supernatural help Sometimes: proves self on quest, journey and unhealable wound, atonement with father, spiritual reward http: //www. iwatchstuff. com/2007/12/14/harr y-potter-half-blood. jpg http: //4. bp. blogspot. com/_2 o. AT 4 j. O 0 h. TQ/T IVEIo. OKx. AI/AAAAAMM/h. KMw 5 -Hn. M_o/s 1600/Luke__skywalker. jpg

The hero can be saviour or rebel n n n Saviour is the hero who saves the universe Rebel is the leader of a rebellious faction or group looking for a better life Rebel requires a repressive order to fight against http: //www. google. com/imgres? imgurl=http: //www. bbc. co. uk/nottingham/ content/images/2006/10/06/robin_hood_

Old man, Sage n This type of character is typically represented as a kind and wise, older father-type figure who uses personal knowledge of people and the world to help tell stories and offer guidance that, in a mystical way, may impress upon his audience a sense of who they are and who they might become, thereby acting as a mentor. (Wikipedia. ca) http: //ccinsider. comedycentral. com/photos/uncategorized/2007/11 /21/dumbledore 004. jpg

Scientist § A person of factual scientific knowledge

Clown/fool Archetype: n n A “sidekick” who creates comic relief but is instrumental to the hero The fool can actually pass on wisdom to other characters, but may not be obvious on first impressions http: //lancemannion. typepad. com/photos/uncategorized/donkey. jpg

The Victim n A person or people that need their way of life protected http: //i 13. tinypic. com/8 fwxh 92. png

The enemy, oppressor or monster n n n A bastion of evil Sometimes this character gets transformed Monster is the alien or wild card that threatens life as we know it http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/File: Sauron. jpg