Basic Plot Types and Archetypes

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Basic Plot Types and Archetypes

Plot Structure Based Upon Conflict (wo)man v. (wo)man (wo)man v. nature (wo)man v. self (wo)man v. the environment/society (wo)man v. machine/technology (wo)man v. the supernatural (wo)man v. god/religion

Basic Story Types Based Upon Situation Quest Rivalry Forbidden Love Adventure Underdog Sacrifice Pursuit Temptation Discovery Rescue Metamorphosis Wretched Excess Escape Transformation Ascension Revenge Maturation Descension Riddle Love

Archetype Symbolic Figures The original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based. A collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern of thought, image, etc., that has universal relevance.

Synonyms for Archetype Classic exemplar Pattern Form Perfect Specimen Ideal Prime example Model Prototype Original Standard Paradigm

Traditional Archetypes in Literature The Hero The Innocent The Father/Mother Figure The Alter Ego/Double Wise Old (Wo)Man/Animal The Fatal Woman/Temptress The Trickster/Fool The Witch The Underdog Monster/Villain

The Hero A larger-than-life character that often goes on some kind of journey or quest. In the course of his journey, the hero demonstrates the qualities and abilities valued by his culture

The Mother/Father Figure Father - The protector and leader Mother - The protective nurturer and gentle provider

The Fatal Woman/Temptress A woman who uses her power (intellect, magic, or most of all, beauty) to make men, especially the Hero, weak

The Witch A woman, often a hag (though she may be disguised as a beautiful young woman), who attempts to trap and destroy the protagonist

The antagonist, especially in opposition to the hero Monster/Villain The antagonist, especially in opposition to the hero

The Innocent An inexperienced male or female character that is exposed to the evils in the world

Reveals the dual nature of man The Alter Ego/Double Reveals the dual nature of man

The Wise Old (Wo)Man/Animal Characters that assist or guide the protagonist

The Trickster/Fool Characters who trick others to get them to do what s/he wants – they can be both virtuous and nefarious

The Underdog Characters who are always in the wrong place at the wrong time, but who usually win something of value in the end

Traditional Archetypes in Literature The Hero The Innocent The Father/Mother Figure The Alter Ego/Double Wise Old (Wo)Man/Animal The Fatal Woman/Temptress The Trickster/Fool The Witch The Underdog Monster/Villain

Traditional Archetypes in Literature and Stories Situational Archetypes Character Archetypes Symbolic Archetypes

Traditional Archetypes in Literature and Stories Most stories utilize a combination of situational, character, and symbolic archetypes… this is what makes a story rich and complete. When you like a story, you are most likely, whether you realize it or not, tapping into the archetypes present in the story.