Archetype
It’s said that there are only so many plots in
the universe and all novels/stories are a twist on them. What about for
our characters? Can you pinpoint your current main character’s
archetypes? How do you feel about the concept of archetypes? Do you
think your character is a blend of a few or one steadily - or unique in
their own right?
Bonus: Let’s see your interpretation of your character as the epitome of their archetype. Write us a sample or draw us a sketch
I'm behind! This prompt was for April.
Almost every character falls under at least one archetype. The writer might not realize it but there are some traits a character shows that will cause them to fall under such an archetype. It's not particularly a bad thing. Just because it's categorized doesn't mean the character feels like every other character of that archetype.
My current main character is definitely categorized as a reluctant hero. Though she could fit under few other categories, it's the best she identifies with at the moment. As I said before, even though she falls under a reluctant hero, doesn't mean she's like every other character who shares this archetype. There are aspects about her that make her different, as it should be for every character.
