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ArchetypeDescriptionExampleHeroThe protagonist of the storyUsually brave, honorable, self-sacrificing, and truthfulHarry PotterAnti-HeroLacks typical heroic qualitiesCan be a protagonistFoil to traditional heroMight do the right thing, but not for the right reasonsSeverus SnapeShadow The antagonist of the storyOpposes the heroDark reflection of the heroVoldemortMentorTrains and guides the heroUsually older and wiserGives gifts and adviceDumbledoreHeraldAnnounces the need for a questForces the hero to actDumbledoreHagridAlly (s)Accompanies and aids the heroMay be comic reliefRounds out the hero’s personalityRon WeasleyHermioneNeville LongbottomThreshold GuardianTests the heroMakes the hero face initial fearsCan become an ally (but does not always!)The DursleysHagridTricksterUses humor to aid or test the heroProvides comedic reliefCuts the hero’s ego down to sizeLuna LovegoodLoyal retainerServants who attend the heroProtect the hero and reflect the hero’s nobilityDobbyDevil figureThe incarnation of evilOffers goods, wealth, or power in return for the hero’s soulDolores UmbridgeBellatrix LestrangeCreature of nightmareDisfigured or mutated creaturesMonsters who oppose the heroVoldemortOutcastCharacter with a questionable pastBanished from societySometimes falsely accusedSirius BlackHagridTemptressSensuous beautyTries to bring down the hero through his attraction to herFleur DelacourPlatonic idealFemale who gives the hero intellectual stimulationHe is not attracted to herHermione GrangerDamsel in distressVulnerable female character who needs to be rescued by the heroCould be a trap for the heroGinny WeasleyStar-crossed loversTwo lovers forbidden to be together because of societyOften doomedFriendly beasts Creatures who aid or serve the heroShow that nature is on the hero’s sideHedwigRemus LupinArchetypeGreek/Roman Mythology Example (at least two examples per archetype)Chosen Mythology Example(Consistent mythology throughout – DO NOT mix mythologies!)(at least 2 examples per archetype)Examples from popular/current literature, movies, TV, or video games (at least two examples per archetype)HeroAnti-heroShadow MentorHeraldAlly (s)Threshold GuardianTricksterArchetypeGreek/Roman Mythology Example (at least two examples per archetype)Chosen Mythology Example(Consistent mythology throughout – DO NOT mix mythologies!)(at least 2 examples per archetype)Examples from popular/current literature, movies, TV, or video games (at least two examples per archetype)Loyal retainerDevil figureCreature of nightmareEvil figure with a good heartOutcastTemptressPlatonic idealDamsel in distressStar-crossed loversFriendly beasts ................
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