CHARACTER ARCHETYPES(archē) "beginning, origin“

(tupos) "pattern, model, type”

Writing Fiction @ suite 101

http://teacherwriter.net/2010/06/30/using-character-archetypes-to-teach-and-learn-writing/

The Bad Boy The Warrior

The Waif The Professor

The Swashbuckler The Seductress

The Librarian The Nurturer

The Free Spirit The Boss

The Hero The Sidekick

The Bad Boy

The Bad Boy archetype can be a villain or a hero depending on the character's role in the story.

Read more at Suite101: The Bad Boy Character Archetype: Using the Misbehaving Male as the Hero or the Villain | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-bad-boy-character-archetype-a66047#ixzz1kqu3dggW

The Warrior

The Warrior is a fundamental literary archetype who protects and defends against all foes,

operating on the premise that strength and power overcome any injustice.

Read more at Suite101: The Warrior Character Archetype: The Protector and Savior of All That is Right | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-warrior-character-archetype-a71753#ixzz1kqtkDSMl

The Waif

The waif character archetype is pure and uncorrupted, kind and gentle, and easily

becomes the target of those who would take advantage of her.

Read more at Suite101: The Waif Character Archetype: Innocent, Naïve, and Always Needs Saving | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-waif-character-archetype-a66131#ixzz1kquJkqdL

The ProfessorThe intellectual Professor archetype serves a role

in stories that require a character who can delve into data and decipher the meaning of it all.

Read more at Suite101: The Professor Character Archetype: Logical Thinker, Introverted, Fact Checker and Know-It-All | Suite101.com

http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-professor-character-archetype-a98161#ixzz1kquZEbtN

The SwashbucklerThe swashbuckler character archetype is

enthusiastic, exciting, intriguing, and is fearless is pursuing his goals, constantly

seeking new adventures.Read more at Suite101:

The Swashbuckler Character Archetype: Fearless, Exciting, and Always Ready for Adventure | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-swashbuckler-character-archetype-a71760#ixzz1kqul8rew

The Seductress

Readers love to hate seductress, yet at the same time are drawn to her sexuality, her strength,

and her ingenuity.Read more at Suite101: The Seductress Character Archetype: Sexuality is Power | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-seductress-character-archetype-a69332#ixzz1kquyRti1

The Librarian

The librarian archetype follows the rules and thinks everyone else should.

Read more at Suite101: The Librarian Character Archetype: Strongest Characteristic: Keeping Everything Organized | Suite101.com

http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-librarian-character-archetype-a71761#ixzz1kqv7sIzs

The Nurturer

The nurturer character archetype is the glue that bonds a family together. She is the one everyone looks to for love and support.

Read more at Suite101: The Nurturer Character Archetype: A Caring, Generous, and Self- Sacrificing Personality | Suite101.com

http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/the-nurturer-character-archetype-a71762#ixzz1krDP7800

The Free Spirit

The free spirit archetype is a quirky, talkative,charming, and unpredictable individual.

Read more at Suite101: Free Spirit Character Archetype: Upbeat, Eccentric, Creative, and Charming | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/free-spirit-character-archetype-a73318#ixzz1kqvSFhv4

The BossThe boss character archetype is the person who

wants to run the show. When writing fiction,this is the character who tells everyone else

what to do.Read more at Suite101:

Creating Characters When Writing Fiction: Using the Boss Archetype in a Novel or Story | Suite101.com http://suzannepitner.suite101.com/creating-characters-when-writing-fiction-a66130#ixzz1kqveHty6

The Herohttp://www.slideshare.net/chrismurban/hero-archetype

The Sidekick