your story LEARNING GOALS Understand what is meant by the word archetype List the eight archetypal characters and describe their features PROTAGONIST Driving force of the plot The one who forces the action taken to attempt to overcome obstacles We relate to them and hope they succeed ID: 473420
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Who’s in your story
LEARNING GOALS
Understand what is meant by the word archetype
List the eight archetypal characters and describe their featuresSlide2
PROTAGONIST
Driving force of the plot. The one who forces the action taken to attempt to overcome obstacles. We relate to them and hope they succeed
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ANTAGONIST
Directly opposed to the protagonist. Usually create the problem that must be solved or overcome for the protagonist to succeed.Slide4
SKEPTIC
Doubts everything: courses of action, sincerity, truth and so forth.
SIDEKICK
Unfailing in their loyalty and support. Often aligned with the protagonist though may also be attached to the antagonist (as a henchman) Slide5
GUARDIAN
Teacher or helper who aids the protagonist in their quest and offers a moral standard
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CONTAGONIST
Hinders and deludes the protagonist, tempting them to take the wrong course. Usually quite strong willed and credible, but not usually as likeable as the protagonist.Slide6
REASON
Makes their decisions and takes action on the basis of logic, never letting feelings get in the way of a rational course.
EMOTION
Responds with their feelings without thinking, whether it is angry or kind, with disregard for practicality.Slide7
Just to Recap…
Protagonist
Antagonist
Contagonist
Sidekick
Guardian
Reason
Emotion
Skeptic