Character archetypes

 Archetypes refer to the identifiable non-specific dramatis personae, for example: A hero, criminal or herald etc; in a given plot/narrative.

• Types of character archetypes;

   ~ Hero/protagonist: Is usually the main character who saves the community by subduing any unwanted contingency in a      undaunted/strengthful manner [self-    sacrifice & courage triumph over                      adversity & evil]. E.g: Mulan in Mulan. 

  ~ Herald: Is a character who instigates               escapade or some sort of twist within the       narrative. Example: Gandalf in the Hobbit. 

  ~ Mentor: Character who makes something happen in a narrative - catalyst. Is there to guide the protagonist, E.g: Yoda from Star Wars. 

 ~ Henchman: Is there to do the I'll/dirty           tasks of some other person - usually works under the villain/antagonist/sidekick of the villain. Mastermind another major evil character within the narrative. 

~ Trickster: Character who adds comic relieve or humour to the narrative - enhances or lightens the mood of the story, e.g: Willy Wonka in Charlie and the chocolate factory. 

 ~shape-shifter:  A character who switches their personality & it's difficult to interpret their character - alliances are uncertain, e.g: captain Jack Sparrow. 

~ Villain: Is the antagonist or the bad guy who hinders the progress or expedition of the hero. Example: Joker from The Dark Knight.