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archetypes
for ela
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| underdog | a character that faces overwhelming odds but strives to overcome challenges; values resilience and determination |
| rebel/outlaw | a character that is a disruptive, countercultural figure that is driven by revenge; values freedom, nonconformity, and risk-taking |
| caregiver | a character who is compassionate, nurturing, and self-sacrificing; values empathy, patience, and generosity |
| jester | a character who is spontaneous, witty, and a light in tense situations; values spontaneity, optimism, and authenticity |
| everyman | a character who is simple, down to earth, relatable, and honest |
| innocent | a character who is pure, optimistic, and values happiness and simplicity; values purity, safety, ethics, simplicity |
| sage | a character who desires to seek understanding, wisdom, knowledge, and the truth; values truth, wisdom, curiosity, and objectivity |
| explorer | a character driven by a fear of conformity who seeks discovery and authentic living; values adventure, autonomy, and curiosity; odysseus is an example |
| trickster | a character who crosses boundaries through mischief and chaos, often disrupting the status quo; values chaos, adaptability, and intellectual wit |
| protector | a character who is dependable, altruistic, and driven by a desire to ensure safety and responsibility; values safety, stability, loyalty, and practicality |
| damsel in distress | a character who is typically a vulnerable, high-status woman in need of rescue; values passivity, innocence, and vulnerability |
| misfit | a character who is out of place, overlooked or alienated from society, having unique or unconventional traits; values resilience, authenticity, and independence |
| nerd | a character who is highly intelligent, intensely focused, yet socially awkward; values depth, accuracy, innovation, dedication |
| martyr | a character willing to endure suffering, persecution, or self-sacrifice for a cause, belief, or to protect others |
| scapegoat | a character who is unjustly burdened with the collective blame or misfortune of others; values truth, empathy, perseverance and maturity |
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