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    The document is a powerpoint that defines and describes common character archetypes. It discusses the traits of heroes, mentors, sidekicks, innocents/ingenues, villains/antagonists, caregivers, and rulers. For each archetype, it provides a brief definition and examples of characteristics they may possess to help identify these archetypes in stories. The powerpoint is meant to be updated throughout a semester as more archetypes are discussed and can be used to review archetypes and identify them in assigned texts.

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    The document is a powerpoint that defines and describes common character archetypes. It discusses the traits of heroes, mentors, sidekicks, innocents/ingenues, villains/antagonists, caregivers, and rulers. For each archetype, it provides a brief definition and examples of characteristics they may possess to help identify these archetypes in stories. The powerpoint is meant to be updated throughout a semester as more archetypes are discussed and can be used to review archetypes and identify them in assigned texts.

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    The document is a powerpoint that defines and describes common character archetypes. It discusses the traits of heroes, mentors, sidekicks, innocents/ingenues, villains/antagonists, caregivers, and rulers. For each archetype, it provides a brief definition and examples of characteristics they may possess to help identify these archetypes in stories. The powerpoint is meant to be updated throughout a semester as more archetypes are discussed and can be used to review archetypes and identify them in assigned texts.

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    Moser Character Archetype Stair Educ350

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    Character

    Archetypes
    What traits do the different
    character archetypes have?
    Throughout the semester, we
    will update this powerpoint as a
    class when we learn about a
    Powerpoint new archetype. You can use this
    powerpoint to review the
    Overview different archetypes and to help
    you identify character
    archetypes in our texts for your
    double entry reading journal.
    Click the arrow next to the topic you would like
    to learn more about.

    The Hero The Innocent/The Ingenue

    The Mentor The Caregiver

    The Sidekick The Ruler


    The Hero
    The Hero is usually (but not always) the protagonist or main character
    of the story
    The Hero is trying to achieve some ultimate objective and must
    encounter and overcome obstacles along the way in order to achieve that
    goal.
    Heroes also usually defeat some evil or foe in order to achieve their
    goal; they are the “good guy” of the story.

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    The Mentor
    • The Mentor is usually an older character who guides the hero on their
    journey or trains them in a specific skill to fulfill their goal
    • This character often has some kind of magic or a much greater
    knowledge than the Hero.
    • This character will often die before or during the hero’s journey.

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    The Sidekick
    • This character is usually the best friend or assistant to the main
    character/hero,.
    • Sidekick characters are almost always seen with their counterpart; they
    have less authority or importance than their partner.

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    The Innocent / Ingenue
    • This character is typically young or a child.
    • They are pure in every way despite the dark circumstances of the
    story.
    • This character is often the younger sibling to the main character/hero
    or are someone that the hero is seeking to protect from the dangers of
    the world.

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    The Villain / Antagonist
    • Often this character is depicted as being evil. Sometimes, however, the
    antagonist of a story isn’t necessarily “Evil”
    • This character typically has flawed actions or flawed thought
    processes with a clear reason behind those actions or thought
    processes.
    • This character wants to stop the Hero from achieving their goal.

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    The Caregiver
    • This character can be similar to the Mentor. This character is also
    sometimes out protagonist.
    • This character can be a mother, father, wife, husband, sibling, best
    friend, etc.
    • Whoever the character is, they will do anything to protect their loved
    one.

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    The Ruler
    • A role model for others to emulate
    • Seeks to help others secure prosperity and security
    • Seeks to prevent chaos by taking control

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