Archetypes in Children’s Stories
If anyone has read Halloween Kentucky Style, I would be interested in your opinion of how my characters fit in.
Heroes and Heroines
Osiris: Male messiah
The protagonist is the sacrificial person. E.g. Luke Skywalker or Robin Hood
The antagonist is the punisher. E.g.?
Isis: Female messiah
The protagonist has a connection to the divine even if she doesn’t want it. E.g. Catniss (Hunger Games) or Joan of Arc.
The antagonist is the destroyer. E.g. Miranda (The Devil Wears Prada).
Artemis: Female avenger
The protagonist likes traveling, is intuitive and instinctual. E.g. Medusa.
The antagonist is?
Athena: Farmer’s daughter
The protagonist is tomboy, smart, unemotional. E.g. Hermione, Nancy Drew, Annabel from Percy Jackson.
The antagonist is?
Ares: Male protector
The protagonist is physical, the alpha male, doesn’t think, lives on edge. E.g. Zorro or Han Solo.
The antagonist is a gladiator. E.g.?
Hades: The male recluse
The protagonist is lonely, introverted. E.g., Edward Cullen in Twilight (or other vampire novel).
The antagonist is a warlock who is antisocial and bitter. E.g. Darth Vader and Voldemore.
Sidekicks
The Magi: Source of wisdom. E.g. Yoda or Dumbledore.
The Mentor: Like an advanced helper. E.g. Obi Wan or Morpheus.
The Best Friend: Can be helpful but not always helpful. E.g. C3PO, Hagrid, Ron (Harry Potter?).
The Loner: Tends to be the confidant. E.g. R2D2 or Toto (Wizard of Oz).
Rivals
Not an antagonist, because they have the same goals as the protagonist.
Trailblazer: Go ahead of protagonist. E.g. Puck.
Jester: Tries to help but gets in way. E.g. Scarecrow for Wizard of Oz.
Investigator: Gets in the way with the investigation.
Pessimist: “You’ll never get it done.”
Psychic: Thinks he/she knows it all.
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