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What terms do we use to define and describe
characters?Romance Unit
Understanding Vocabulary…
Round vs. Flat• Round characters: So fully developed that the
reader can visualize him/her, do not lack details
• Flat characters: Lack so much detail that he/she falls into a stereotype; these characters are difficult to form a connection with.
Static vs. Dynamic
• Static characters stay the same throughout the entire text—they make no changes
• Dynamic characters make a change (in opinion, behavior, attitude, etc.) during the text
What do these characters have in
common?Romance Unit
Learning the vocabulary…
HEROES
VILLAINS
FOOLS
SAGES
LOVERS
Game Time!Directions: • There are several cookie cutter men who must
be grouped into the following categories: stereotypes and archetypes.
• As a class, you must figure out which cookie cutter people belong in each category.
Archetypes: Where are characters originated
Romance UnitUnderstanding Archetypes
Archetypes vs. Stereotypes• Archetypes: the “cookie cutters” from which
all other character types are created; they maintain the same basic qualities across all cultures and time
• Stereotypes: Can change based on the culture in which the exist, typically viewed negatively
Archetypes vs. Stereotypes• If the archetypes are the cookie cutters, then
the stereotypes are the cookies. • The cookie cutters never change, no matter
who is holding them.• The cookies, however, can be made from
different types of dough, decorated in a variety of ways, and change based on the person creating them
Archetypes Background
Carl Jung – Was a psychologist in the 1900s who noticed
that certain archetypes were apparent in all societies throughout time
– Determined that archetypes dictate what kind of person you will be. From the knowledge you are born with, you choose who to be.
Archetypes Criteriaa. Are innate and inborn (know it from birth)b. Are understood by everyone; there is a
collective unconsciousc. Are universal and shared by many different
cultures throughout historyd. Share the most typical characteristic in order
to create a personality typee. Can be themes or storylines – Boy meets girl, the quest, search for self
Archetypal Characters• Hero: tries to save the day• Sidekick: Accompanies the hero on his journey• Villain: tries to destroy the day• Sage: wise figure (usually old)• Fool: story’s “clown” or comic relief• Lovers: impenetrable bond regardless of physical
separation• Mother figure: Takes care of others, compassionate• Rebel: Goes against the gradient• Temptress: Tries to veer hero from his righteous path• Father: Source of protection• Dreamer: Head is always in the clouds
Archetypal Characters
• Some characters are a combination of different archetypes. –For example, Spiderman plays both the
hero and the villain in Spiderman 3
Romance as an Archetype• PLOT– Character sent on quest—leaves safety of home– Something gone wrong character must fix– Character faces many challenges on quest– Character overcomes challenges and saves home
• CHARACTERS– Character begins naïve or “green”– Character is usually superior to others and environment in
some way– Character’s actions are marvels, but they are still human– Character gains knowledge during quest, which is shared
with society
Romance as an Archetype
• SETTING– Natural settings, such as forests, are common– Ordinary laws of nature are suspended (allowing for
miracles)– Association with summer season (typically)
• THEME– Chivalrous character changes for the better– Character gains enlightenment– Character shares enlightenment to improve society
The Princess Bride Archetypes
Fezzik?Westley?Buttercup?Miracle Max?Prince Humperdinck?Buttercup & Westley?
What is Cinderella about?
Directions: As a class, we are going to retell the story of Cinderella.
Story time!Directions: While Miss Wojcik reads you a story,
you must look for the following:– Archetypal storylines/themes– Archetypal characters– How this story is similar to and different from the
Cinderella you know