archetype

→ archetypes are innate, universal prototypes for ideas and may be used to interpret observations, actions and outcomes. → archetypes are universal experiences, personalities and emotions, resulting in recognizable and typical patterns of behaviour with certain probable outcomes. → a character, place, thing or theory that is repeatedly present in films. → archetypes are important to folklore, ancient mythology, literature and modern narratives across disciplines (i.e., storytelling).

generate a list of archetypes in groups of 3

the child

the devil

the hero

the martyr

the mentor

the mother

the prostitute

the rebel

the saboteur

the trickster

the victim

the wise old man

the villain

the warrior

the slave

the traitor

the judge