character archetypes ( archē ) "beginning, origin“ ( tupos ) "pattern, model, type”
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CHARACTER ARCHETYPES ( archē ) "beginning, origin“ ( tupos ) "pattern, model, type”. Writing Fiction @ suite 101 http://teacherwriter.net/2010/06/30/using-character-archetypes-to-teach-and-learn-writing/. The Bad Boy The Warrior The Waif The Professor The Swashbuckler The Seductress - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CHARACTER ARCHETYPES(archē) "beginning, origin“
(tupos) "pattern, model, type”
Writing Fiction @ suite 101
http://teacherwriter.net/2010/06/30/using-character-archetypes-to-teach-and-learn-writing/
The Bad Boy The Warrior
The Waif The Professor
The Swashbuckler The Seductress
The Librarian The Nurturer
The Free Spirit The Boss
The Hero The Sidekick
The Bad Boy
The Bad Boy archetype can be a villain or a hero depending on the character's role in the story.
Read more at Suite101: The Bad Boy Character Archetype: Using the Misbehaving Male as the Hero or the Villain | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-bad-boy-character-archetype-a66047#ixzz1kqu3dggW
The Warrior
The Warrior is a fundamental literary archetype who protects and defends against all foes,
operating on the premise that strength and power overcome any injustice.
Read more at Suite101: The Warrior Character Archetype: The Protector and Savior of All That is Right | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-warrior-character-archetype-a71753#ixzz1kqtkDSMl
The Waif
The waif character archetype is pure and uncorrupted, kind and gentle, and easily
becomes the target of those who would take advantage of her.
Read more at Suite101: The Waif Character Archetype: Innocent, Naïve, and Always Needs Saving | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-waif-character-archetype-a66131#ixzz1kquJkqdL
The ProfessorThe intellectual Professor archetype serves a role
in stories that require a character who can delve into data and decipher the meaning of it all.
Read more at Suite101: The Professor Character Archetype: Logical Thinker, Introverted, Fact Checker and Know-It-All | Suite101.com
http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-professor-character-archetype-a98161#ixzz1kquZEbtN
The SwashbucklerThe swashbuckler character archetype is
enthusiastic, exciting, intriguing, and is fearless is pursuing his goals, constantly
seeking new adventures.Read more at Suite101:
The Swashbuckler Character Archetype: Fearless, Exciting, and Always Ready for Adventure | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-swashbuckler-character-archetype-a71760#ixzz1kqul8rew
The Seductress
Readers love to hate seductress, yet at the same time are drawn to her sexuality, her strength,
and her ingenuity.Read more at Suite101: The Seductress Character Archetype: Sexuality is Power | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-seductress-character-archetype-a69332#ixzz1kquyRti1
The Librarian
The librarian archetype follows the rules and thinks everyone else should.
Read more at Suite101: The Librarian Character Archetype: Strongest Characteristic: Keeping Everything Organized | Suite101.com
http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-librarian-character-archetype-a71761#ixzz1kqv7sIzs
The Nurturer
The nurturer character archetype is the glue that bonds a family together. She is the one everyone looks to for love and support.
Read more at Suite101: The Nurturer Character Archetype: A Caring, Generous, and Self- Sacrificing Personality | Suite101.com
http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-nurturer-character-archetype-a71762#ixzz1krDP7800
The Free Spirit
The free spirit archetype is a quirky, talkative,charming, and unpredictable individual.
Read more at Suite101: Free Spirit Character Archetype: Upbeat, Eccentric, Creative, and Charming | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/free-spirit-character-archetype-a73318#ixzz1kqvSFhv4
The BossThe boss character archetype is the person who
wants to run the show. When writing fiction,this is the character who tells everyone else
what to do.Read more at Suite101:
Creating Characters When Writing Fiction: Using the Boss Archetype in a Novel or Story | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/creating-characters-when-writing-fiction-a66130#ixzz1kqveHty6
The Herohttp://www.slideshare.net/chrismurban/hero-archetype
The Sidekick