Fiction Archetypes

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Consider the following four approaches to how to use archetypes in a series so you can determine which feels most resonant for your story.

Will the character triumph--or succumb in the end to the powerful temptations of either of the Mage's shadow archetypes, the Miser or the Sorcerer?

Each positive character archetype inherently represents a struggle with related shadow archetypes--one passive and one aggressive.

The Hero’s shadow archetypes of Coward and Bully are especially important (and cautionary) due to the pervasiveness of the Hero’s Journey.

The role of the antagonist varies depending on the nature of the protagonist's character arc--which defines the story.

The powerful and mysterious Mage Arc--the final archetypal character arc--turns its attention to questions of power and surrender.

The majestic Queen Arc builds upon the lessons learned in the Hero's Journey to create an archetypal character arc that offers a worthy sequel.

Do you ever hit walls when it comes to what your protagonist should do next, even if you feel you know them pretty well? Sometimes, it helps to understand archetypes. In this episode, I discuss: 1. The hero archetype and its function 2. The main attribute all heroes/heroines should possess in your story 3. How knowing this can help you move forward when you get stuck 4. Questions to ask yourself when you do get stuck

In this series we talk about the archetype in the Hero's Journey Framework. This time, we explore the Shapeshifter Archetype. #herosjourney #archetypes #shapeshifter #writingtips #amwriting

Figure out which of the 7 common plotlines your story falls under so you write your character's journey with a solid foundation. Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, or Rebirth

Five Romantic Archetypes: Which One Are You? - The Minds Journal

In this series we talk about the archetype in the Hero's Journey Framework. This time, we explore the Threshold Guardian Archetype. #herosjourney #archetypes #thresholdguardian #writingtips #amwriting