Archetype Examples

Archetype Examples Archetype An archetype is a character, or the actions of a character, or the situation that the character faces that represents a recurring plot or theme in literature or art. Examples of Archetype: It is believed that these archetypes appear and reappear in literature-from around the world-because they represent something universal in the human experience. Examples of Archetypal Characters 1. The Hero Examples: Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, Hercules 2. The Mentor or Wise Counsel Examples: Dumbledore, Ben Kinobe, Gandalf 3. The Villian Examples: Voldemort, Darth Vader, The Joker in Batman 4. The Damsel in Distress Examples: Snow White, Princess Zelda, Lois Lane 5. The Wicked Stepmother/Wicked Witch Examples: Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz; Cinderella's stepmother Examples of Archetypal Situations 6. The Hero's Journey-Frodo's journey with the ring 7. Fall from Grace-Angel, the "fallen angel" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8. Battle of Good and Evil-Frodo representing good and the Dark King representing evil; Harry Potter representing good and Voldemort representing evil