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Character Archetypes

Protagonist:

Main character with a clear concrete want that is trackable to the audience. This could be a relationship with a character, power or status in society, the answer to an existential question, or anything else they’re searching for.

Antagonist:

Character that is an obstacle to the protagonist and what they want, someone imposing and difficult for the protagonist to wrestle with. Usually the villain.

Relationship Character:

Character that tells the protagonist what they need to do to get past the main obstacle and how they need to change their life.

The Distraction Character:

Character that encourages the protagonist to take the wrong way past the obstacle and delays their progress, often with an immoral outlook.

Emotion Character:

Character who has an emotional reaction to the main conflict.

Reason Character:

Character who wants to logically figure out the main conflict.

Support Character:

Character who is extremely supportive and loyal to the protagonist.

Opposition Character:

Character that puts doubt in the audience’s mind that the protagonist can succeed; is skeptical of the protagonist’s ability.

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