 Look for patterns in these characters.  Which characters go together? Base your choices on character traits, not the movie that they are in together.

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 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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