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5 | ->''"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."'' |
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7 | An Archetypal Character is a character who appears over and over in legends far and wide, even in cultures that have shut themselves off from the world; in other words, a [[UniversalTropes Universal Character]]. The [[OurVampiresAreDifferent blood-drinking risen dead]] are an {{Archetype}} as almost every culture has come up with their legends independent of each other. ''Series/{{Angel}}'' is an archetype: the tragic hero trying to overcome the evils of their past. TricksterGod Coyote is an archetype. [[Series/XenaWarriorPrincess Xena]] is an archetype. Any of these may be disguised as a SpaceAlien. Some characters combine aspects of various archetypes to form more complex characterizations, like a being TheHero and TheTrickster, or a combination of two opposing archetypes. |
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9 | Some lit-theories classify archetypes by the [[CharactersAsDevice role/purpose the character inhabits for the story]]. These classes are: ''[[TheProtagonist Protagonist]]'', ''[[TheAntagonist Antagonist]]'', ''[[TheSpock Reason]]'', ''[[TheMcCoy Emotion]]'', ''{{Sidekick}}'', ''[[CommanderContrarian Skeptic]]'', ''[[MentorArchetype Guardian]]'', and ''[[AChatWithSatan Contagonist]]''. |
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11 | A related concept is the '[[CorruptedCharacterCopy ectype]]', a distorted or flawed version of the archetype. For example, 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. |
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13 | See also StockCharacters and DeconstructedCharacterArchetype. |
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15 | !!Tropes |
16 | [[index]] |
17 | [floatboxright: |
18 | '''Categories:''' |
19 | + AllegoricalCharacter |
20 | + StockCharacters |
21 | ] |
22 | * AllLovingHero: A heroic character whose love and compassion are unlimited. |
23 | * TheAntagonist: Opposes TheProtagonist. |
24 | * AnthropomorphicPersonification: Living, roughly hominoid embodiments of abstract concepts. |
25 | * AntiHero: A morally questionable hero who lacks conventional heroic qualities. |
26 | * TheArchmage: Powerful and knowledgeable wizard ruling other mages. |
27 | * AudienceSurrogate: Purposefully bland character that the audience can insert themselves into. |
28 | * BarefootSage: A wise person that is usually barefoot. |
29 | * BigFun: Big, fat, fun-loving character. |
30 | * BlindSeer: Physically blind, but "sees" with other means, often better than the unimpaired. |
31 | * BlueCollarWarlock: Modern, streetsmart spellcasters. |
32 | * BruiserWithASoftCenter: Tough characters are capable of having soft hearts. |
33 | * TheChampion: A character devoted to sticking up for another character. |
34 | * AChatWithSatan: A character tests whether the hero would enact their darker desires if tempted. |
35 | * TheChosenOne: The ancient prophecy says that only a certain person can save the world. |
36 | * TheChooserOfTheOne: The one that decides who TheChosenOne is. |
37 | * ClassicalHunter: A character whose life and personality is built around game-hunting |
38 | * ClassicVillain: A villain who acts as an evil foil to the hero's personality and is a main block to his journey towards his destiny. |
39 | * CommanderContrarian: This complainer's only purpose is to always be against a hero's suggestions, no matter how logical it is. |
40 | * TheConscience: A character that acts as another one's moral guide. |
41 | * TheCorrupter: A villain who tempts people into doing evil things. |
42 | * TheCynic: Someone who always has low expectations for everything. |
43 | * DemiurgeArchetype: Someone evil pretending to be the setting's TopGod. |
44 | * TheDragonslayer: A character FamedInStory for killing dragons, or who is a specialist at dragon slaying. |
45 | * TheDrunkenSailor: A sailor who is always seen drinking. |
46 | * DumbMuscle: Lots of brawn, short on brains. |
47 | * EccentricMentor: A mentor who is quirky, yet still wise and skilled. |
48 | * EnigmaticEmpoweringEntity: A mysterious character who grants great power. |
49 | * EvilOverlord: An [[AsskickingLeadsToLeadership incredibly powerful]], highly influential despot who is usually the BigBad of the story. |
50 | * TheFairFolk: Fairies have BlueAndOrangeMorality. |
51 | * FalseProphet: A savior or religious figure, or someone posing as such, lying for selfish reasons. |
52 | * FatherNeptune: An old, gritty, experienced sailor. |
53 | * TheFerryman: A mythical figure whose boat is used as a vehicle to transport people to [[MagicalLand Other Worlds]]. |
54 | * TheFool: An [[BornLucky uncannily lucky]], [[DumbIsGood fundamentally kind-hearted]] [[TheDitz Ditz]]. |
55 | * FoolForLove: Tough, and possibly cynical, but still a sucker for love. |
56 | * GenkiGirl: Determined, confident, and hyperactive character. |
57 | * GentleGiant: An imposing and scary but kind-hearted [[TheBigGuy Big Guy]]. |
58 | * TheGoodKing: A king who is [[RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething good at his job]] and beloved by the people. |
59 | * GrannyClassic: A wise, nurturing, and reliable grandmother. |
60 | * TheGrotesque: A character's ugliness is so extreme that it elicits [[TheWoobie pity]] instead of disgust. |
61 | * {{Herald}}: What sends TheHero on their [[TheHerosJourney journey]]. |
62 | * TheHero: The do-gooder [[TheProtagonist protagonist]]. |
63 | * TheHerosIdol: The character who inspires TheHero to follow their path. |
64 | * HeroicWannabe: Wants to be a hero, but lacks the skills and/or mindset for actual heroism. |
65 | * TheHighQueen: A woman of wealth, power, near-impossible beauty, and a calm demeanor. |
66 | * HigherSelf: A character's wiser, dettached side. |
67 | * HunterOfMonsters: Someone who hunts and kills monsters and supernatural creatures. |
68 | * IdealHero: A morally perfect hero. |
69 | * TheIdealist: A character defined by their hopefulness in the present and the future. |
70 | * IneffectualLoner: A capable but solitary character whose efficiency is limited by their lack of friends. |
71 | * JeanneDArchetype: A young, [[ActionGirl soldier]] woman who is seen as her cause's symbol. |
72 | * {{Keet}}: A cutesy, hyperactive person. |
73 | * TheKirk: The balancer/combination of [[TheSpock logic]] and [[TheMcCoy emotion]]. |
74 | * TheKlutz: A character whose defining trait is clumsiness. |
75 | * KnightInShiningArmor: A hero who champions the weak and innocent, especially [[AlwaysSaveTheGirl women in distress]]. |
76 | * LadyAndKnight: An [[KnightInShiningArmor honourable and courageous character]] is sworn to defend a high-ranking lady. |
77 | * LoserArchetype: A character whose disgrace comes from their lack of talent/skill. |
78 | * LovableRogue: A charming, likeable [[TheTrickster trickster]]. |
79 | * MadonnaArchetype: Humble mother figure modeled after the Virgin Mary. |
80 | * MagicalBarefooter: Casting magic is easier if you don't wear shoes. |
81 | * TheMcCoy: The [[HotBlooded emotional]] and [[TheHeart sentimentalistic]] character. |
82 | * MentorArchetype: Someone whose role is to ensure TheHero's CharacterDevelopment. |
83 | * MessianicArchetype: Someone who endures great sacrifices to save others. |
84 | * MockMillionaire: A millionaire wannabe. |
85 | * ModernMajorGeneral: Can do anything well except their actual job. |
86 | * MosesArchetype: A character who frees his people to lead them to a promised land. |
87 | * MyGirlBackHome: The loved one who TheHero leaves when going on an adventure. |
88 | * ObstructiveBureaucrat: A bureaucrat who hinders others with paperwork. |
89 | * OldSoldier: Military OldMaster. |
90 | * ThePaladin: Holy knight with [[CombatMedic healing and defensive powers]] and [[LightEmUp light based]] [[MagicKnight magic]]. |
91 | * TheParagon: An embodiment of virtue who inspires others to help society. |
92 | * ThePatriarch: A male elder with the highest authority in his family. |
93 | * PersonOfMassDestruction: A person with massively devastating abilities. |
94 | * ThePollyanna: A character who remains optimistic no matter what may happen to them. |
95 | * PowersThatBe: Almighty, powerful, and invisible forces. |
96 | * PrinceCharming: A [[BlueBlood blue-blooded]], charming hero. |
97 | * PrincessClassic: An [[TheIngenue innocent]], good and kind princess. |
98 | * TheProtagonist: The character whom the story is about. |
99 | * AProtagonistShallLeadThem (a.k.a. Leader Archetype): TheHero takes (usually troubled) people and leads them to greatness. |
100 | * RebelLeader: The character who leads LaResistance. |
101 | * RebelliousSpirit: A character who doesn't abide by the rules. |
102 | * ReluctantMonster: An AlwaysChaoticEvil species is oblivious/reluctant to their deeds. |
103 | * SatanicArchetype: An evil-doer modelled after {{Satan}}. |
104 | * SeekerArchetype: A character whose main motivation is to learn a certain truth. |
105 | * ShadowArchetype: A character embodies another character's rejected facets. |
106 | * {{Sidekick}}: The ever-reliable NumberTwo guy to every hero. |
107 | * TheSociopath: A [[ItsAllAboutMe self-centered]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ruthless]] social predator. |
108 | * TheSpock: The logical intellectual. |
109 | * StarCrossedLovers: Lovers doomed to be kept apart. |
110 | * TheStoryteller: A character who tells tales and sometimes is the narrator. |
111 | * ThresholdGuardians: A character who tests TheHero's resolve before the latter's journey starts. |
112 | * TurnCoat: A character who changes sides and provides assistance to the other side. |
113 | * TheTrickster: A cunning character who disregards the rules. |
114 | * WanderingWizard: A traveler with magic powers. |
115 | * WickedStepmother: An evil step-parent who despises their stepchildren. |
116 | * WickedWitch: Ugly, ObviouslyEvil version of the WitchClassic. |
117 | * WitchClassic: Witches as wise, old women whose magic is associated with nature and have an animal companion. |
118 | * WizardClassic: Wizards as wise, old males who use magic, wear robes, and wield staffs. |
119 | * WolfMan: Wolf-like humanoid. |
120 | * WorldsBestWarrior: Someone who, through skill and reputation, is the setting's best fighter. |
121 | * WorldsMostBeautifulWoman: Someone who is noted InUniverse to be the setting's most attractive person. |
122 | * WorldsStrongestMan: Someone who is the setting's physically strongest person. |
123 | [[/index]] |
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