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ARCHETYPES
ARCHETYPE (N)
the original pattern or model from which all things o
f the same kind are copied
or on which they are based; a model or first form;
prototype
Examples of plot
archetypes…
Cinderella Story (Rags-to-Riches)
• In this “Rags-to-Riches” narrative, a character who
is often overlooked or under-appreciated, suddenly
does something to gain notice and respect from a
more powerful character.
David and Goliath
•Here, the underdog is faced with a character much
more powerful than he, but because of his innate
underdog-awesomeness , the protagonist
manages to vanquish the more powerful character.
Come-Back Story
The protagonist suffers some set-back but turns
around and is able to achieve a position of power.
Revenge stories fall under this category; in this case,
the character achieves power by exacting revenge
“Golem” Story
A powerful character “creates” a less-powerful one,
intending to use him or her. Eventually, the
“creation” develops enough power to cause
trouble. Think Frankenstein or Pygmalion.
Knight in Shining Armor Story
•There is an antagonist—a great force/opponent or a
big problem—and the protagonist is determined to
stop it. Often the protagonist is not a powerful knight
but develops the skills to save the world throughout
the story. Many dystopian stories fit this category.
Star-Crossed Lovers
Two characters fall in love but some huge external
obstacle stands in the way of their being together
Long-Lost Twin
• Two characters–can be friends or even enemies–
discover a hidden kinship or likeness between them.
The long-lost twin narrative also includes tropes like
“switched at birth” or “switching places” stories
where two opposite characters discover what they
have in common when they’re forced to walk in each
others’ shoes.
Boy Hates Girl
We often see this formula in romance stories (boy
meets girl; boy loses girl; boy gets girl). Characters
who start off hating each other eventually come to
realize their similarities and end up together.
Think: When Harry Met Sally