Fairytale Archetype Explorer
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Fairytale Archetype Explorer
Part 1: Understand the Archetypes
Archetype: a recognisable character pattern that appears in many stories. An archetype is not a fixed rule. A character can combine roles or challenge expectations.
Word bank
Hero: a character who faces a challenge and works towards a goal.
Villain: a character who creates danger, conflict or harm.
Magical helper: a character who gives special help, advice or objects.
Trickster: a clever or unpredictable character who fools others or changes plans.
Innocent: a character who is trusting, inexperienced or unaware of danger.
Authority figure: a character with power who makes rules or controls others.
Misunderstood outsider: a character who is judged or excluded but may have more to their story.
The character is a __________________ because…
Part 2: Analyse and Redesign
The evidence is…
If this role changed…
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