Monomyth Archetype Characters

Protagonist who goes through the Journey stages

Audience relates to the character

Goes to a special world

Will struggle to adapt and survive

describes the special world and challenges to the hero

Gives the hero advice and tools in order to survive the journey

Typically gets the plot moving

Disappears after the hero starts the journey

Friend and helper for the hero

helps the hero to overcome smaller tasks

try to keep the hero safe

brings in the change for the hero

may be a person or object

invites the hero to begin the journey

adds fun and humor

challenges status quo and asks insightful questions

makes things a little unbelievable in a funny way

difficult to tell if it's a friend or enemy

appeal and danger

adds tension to the story

tests the hero before they face great challenges

always block an entrance or border of some kind

“go home and forget your quest.”

hero must prove their worth by answering a riddle, sneaking past, or defeating the guardian in combat.

villians

exist to create threat and conflict, and to give the hero something to struggle against

do not have to be characters specifically

especially effective if it mirrors the hero in some way

shows the audience the twisted person the hero could become if they head down the wrong path