The Six Archetypes 1.Mentor 2.Threshold Guardian 3.Herald 4.Shapeshifter 5.Shadow 6.Trickster

How can we define the characters we meet on the Hero’s Journey? Having learnt some of the hero archetypes, how can we define some of the other characters we meet on the Hero’s Journey? Archetype: the original model or prototype character upon which subsequent characters are based.

Click to edit the outline text format  Second Outline Level Third Outline Level  Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline Level Sixth Outline Level Seventh Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles The Mentor: wise old man or woman Positive figure Trains or aids the hero Teach and protect Give magical gifts They are often former heroes

Click to edit the outline text format  Second Outline Level Third Outline Level  Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline Level Sixth Outline Level Seventh Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles Threshold Guardian A menacing force to the hero Guardians that provide an obstacle that must be overcome Main function is to test the worthiness of the hero

Click to edit the outline text format  Second Outline Level Third Outline Level  Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline Level Sixth Outline Level Seventh Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles Herald Bring a challenge to the hero Announce the coming of significant change Provide motivation for the story, get the story moving May be a person or a force (hurricane or earthquake)

Click to edit the outline text format  Second Outline Level Third Outline Level  Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline Level Sixth Outline Level Seventh Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles Shapeshifter Change appearance or mood They may mislead the hero, keep them guessing Brings doubt and suspense into the story Can be manifest by male and female characters

Click to edit the outline text format  Second Outline Level Third Outline Level  Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline Level Sixth Outline Level Seventh Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles Shadow Presents the energy of the dark side Most often villains, antagonists and enemies Usually dedicated to the death, destruction and defeat of the hero Provides a challenge, conflict and a worthy opponent

Click to edit the outline text format  Second Outline Level Third Outline Level  Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline Level Sixth Outline Level Seventh Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles Trickster Embodies the energies for mischief and the desire for change Clowns or comical sidekicks Stir up trouble for its own sake Often help the hero get past Threshold Guardians or the Shadow