​What is an Archetype?

​An archetype (ARK-uh-type) is an idea, symbol, pattern, or character-type, in a story.

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It’s any story element that appears again and again in stories from cultures around the world and symbolizes something universal in the human experience.

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• ​Represent something we encounter in life.

• Can be things, settings, ​situations, pesonalities.​

Archetypes

• ​Serve to send a message on how to act.

• You probably already know a lot of them.

Let's look at some examples

​Iron Man is an Archetype.

Heros want to save everyone from harm. The hero struggles but overcomes challenges and serves the greater good.

​Hero

Yoda is an Archetype.

​Mentors pass on knowledge to a Hero, often having to die as a final act of passing on to the next generation.

​Mentor

​Jack Sparrow is an Archetype.

Tricksters are clever who ​look afterthemselves, cause mischief, can help a hero or a villain, and are manipulative.

​​Trickster

• ​This character is inexperienced and has many weaknesses.

• ​People like this character because of the trust he shows in others.

• They usually come of age and gain experience as the story progresses. ​

​The Innocent Youth

• ​A duplicate or shadow character.

• It represents the evil side of the character's personality.​

​Doppelganger

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​The Villian

• ​The main purpose of this character is to oppose the hero.

• ​The bad guy in the story.