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Journal: . Do you have a role model/hero you look up to? If so, who is it and why? If not, what qualities/characteristics would someone have to have in order for you view them as a role model/hero? . Archetypes. Archetype:.

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  1. Journal: Do you have a role model/hero you look up to? If so, who is it and why? If not, what qualities/characteristics would someone have to have in order for you view them as a role model/hero?

  2. Archetypes

  3. Archetype: A basic plot, character, symbol, or idea that recurs in the literature of many cultures.

  4. Character Archetype: The Hero A courageous figure, often male; goes on a quest; has a flaw that leads to a fall; brings peace; often has a strange birth or god-like qualities.

  5. Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)

  6. Beatrice (a.k.a:The Bride)

  7. Spiderman

  8. The Damsel in Distress: A beautiful female; hurt in some way, often by a monster/beast; saved by the hero and becomes his romantic interest.

  9. Mary Jane (from Spiderman)

  10. Jasmine (from Aladdin)

  11. The Charmer: A handsome/beautiful person, usually a man (but may be a devil or demon in disguise); uses smooth-talking to get what he wants; seems good but can be evil on the inside.

  12. The Mentor (Wise Advisor): A wise, elderly person; teaches the hero life-lessons and guides him on his quest; may be the source of the hero’s weapon.

  13. Gandalf (from The Lord of the Rings)

  14. Dumbledore (from Harry Potter)

  15. The Fairy Godmother

  16. The Friendly Beast: A monster that may be visually frightening but is actually kind and gentle; may accompany the hero on the quest.

  17. Cowardly Lion

  18. Chewbacca (from Star Wars)

  19. Toto (from The Wizard of Oz)

  20. The Villain: The bad guy; usually an evil genius, can be charming but we know he/she is evil from the beginning.

  21. Maleficent (from Sleeping Beauty)

  22. Voldemort (from Harry Potter)

  23. Situational Archetypes: The Hero’s Quest The journey the hero undertakes; often to restore order to a kingdom or to find a special object.

  24. The Lord of the Rings

  25. The Fall The lowest point of the quest; the hero fails/believes he has failed; often includes a literal descent into a valley/underworld.

  26. Setting Archetypes: The Castle The home of royalty (occasionally the hero); the reward for good deeds is to live here.

  27. The Dark and Stormy Night: A frightening, evil setting; symbolizes danger and darkness. Another is The Dark Woods.

  28. Symbolic Archetypes: The Weapon What the hero uses to defeat evil; often hand-held and usually has magical powers; can be bestowed upon the hero by the mentor.

  29. The Ring (from Lord of the Rings)

  30. The Water Source: Symbolizes rebirth, new life, and forgiveness. Often, it’s how the heroes escape from something evil.

  31. The Tree Symbolizes family, intelligence, and life. (I.E.: Sherwood Forest from Robin Hood)

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