2.  Look for patterns in these characters.  Which characters go together? Base your choices on character traits, not the movie that they are in together. Mark a special symbol for each set of characters that go together: Use symbols like:

3. Harry Potter Haymitch Glinda Ron Weasley The Scarecrow Professor Dumbledore The Cowardly Lion Katniss Everdeen Hagrid Dorothy Cinna

4. You have just grouped characters according to their character archetype. This is a college-level concept! Congratulations!!

5. an original model of a person, ideal example, or a prototype upon which others are copied, patterned, or emulated

6. Hero/Heroine Definition: The hero or heroine is the leading character or protagonist whose struggles move the plot along. Example: Bilbo Baggins, The Hobbit

7. Mentor Definition: The mentor guides the hero, teaching them skills and character traits, perhaps gifting important items. Essential Characteristics: Older than the protagonist. Tests and challenges the protagonist. Example: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars

8. Jester/Clown Definition: a goofy sidekick who provides comic relief. Essential Characteristics: A friend of the protagonist often used as comic relief. Example: Donkey, Shrek

9. Loveable Rogue Definition: A good-guy who doesn’t always follow the rules. Essential Characteristics: Breaks rules, yet is concerned with greater good; a sidekick to the protagonist Contrasts with the protagonist, who usually follow the rules more closely Example: Han Solo, Star Wars

10. Other Character Archetypes: Temptress: Destructive woman who uses her beauty for wicked deeds. Example: Wicked Queen, Snow White Villain: Evil, often enemy of hero Example: Voldemort, Harry Potter series