Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Main / ArchetypalCharacter

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WanderingWizard: A traveler with magic powers.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


A related concept is the '[[CorruptedCharacterCopy ectype]]', a distorted or flawed version of the archetype. For example, Batman is archetypal. He's a rich man who dedicates himself to anonymously fighting crime (protecting society) with a variety of gadgets. Many of the characters in ''ComicBook/{{Watchmen}}'' are ectypes based on this archetype.

to:

A related concept is the '[[CorruptedCharacterCopy ectype]]', a distorted or flawed version of the archetype. For example, Batman ComicBook/{{Batman}} is archetypal. He's a rich man who dedicates himself to anonymously fighting crime (protecting society) with a variety of gadgets. Many of the characters in ''ComicBook/{{Watchmen}}'' are ectypes based on this archetype.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


->''"It may seem redundant at first as strictly speaking an archetype is simply an example of something, in short, every trope is a story archetype. However here we are using the term about a concept in [[UsefulNotes/CarlJung Jungian]] Psychology of the same name."''

to:

->''"It may seem redundant at first as strictly speaking an archetype is simply an example of something, in short, every trope is a story archetype. However However, here we are using the term about a concept in [[UsefulNotes/CarlJung Jungian]] Psychology of the same name."''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* {{Herald}}
* TheHero
* TheHerosIdol
* HeroicWannabe
* TheHighQueen
* HigherSelf
* HunterOfMonsters
* IdealHero
* TheIdealist
* IneffectualLoner
* JeanneDArchetype
* {{Keet}}
* TheKirk
* TheKlutz
* KnightInShiningArmor
* LadyAndKnight
* LoserArchetype
* LovableRogue

to:

* {{Herald}}
{{Herald}}: What sends TheHero on their [[TheHerosJourney journey]].
* TheHero
TheHero: The do-gooder [[TheProtagonist protagonist]].
* TheHerosIdol
TheHerosIdol: The character who inspires TheHero to follow their path.
* HeroicWannabe
HeroicWannabe: Wants to be a hero, but lacks the skills and/or mindset for actual heroism.
* TheHighQueen
TheHighQueen: A woman of wealth, power, near-impossible beauty, and a calm demeanor.
* HigherSelf
HigherSelf: A character's wiser, dettached side.
* HunterOfMonsters
HunterOfMonsters: Someone who hunts and kills monsters and supernatural creatures.
* IdealHero
IdealHero: A morally perfect hero.
* TheIdealist
TheIdealist: A character defined by their hopefulness in the present and the future.
* IneffectualLoner
IneffectualLoner: A capable but solitary character whose efficiency is limited by their lack of friends.
* JeanneDArchetype
JeanneDArchetype: A young, [[ActionGirl soldier]] woman who is seen as her cause's symbol.
* {{Keet}}
{{Keet}}: A cutesy, hyperactive person.
* TheKirk
TheKirk: The balancer/combination of [[TheSpock logic]] and [[TheMcCoy emotion]].
* TheKlutz
TheKlutz: A character whose defining trait is clumsiness.
* KnightInShiningArmor
KnightInShiningArmor: A hero who champions the weak and innocent, especially [[AlwaysSaveTheGirl women in distress]].
* LadyAndKnight
LadyAndKnight: An [[KnightInShiningArmor honourable and courageous character]] is sworn to defend a high-ranking lady.
* LoserArchetype
LoserArchetype: A character whose disgrace comes from their lack of talent/skill.
* LovableRogueLovableRogue: A charming, likeable [[TheTrickster trickster]].

Top