5 Common Character Archetypes in Literature

“5 Common Character Archetypes in Literature”. Scribendi.

“Introduction: What is a Character Archetype?You may have heard the word “archetype” tossed around before, but it’s very possible that you haven’t quite learned the meaning of this word yet. Simply put, an archetype is something that reoccurs in literature and in art. This something can be a symbol, a theme, a setting, or a character. This article focuses on character archetypes—that is, character types that pop up across all genres of literature, both classic and contemporary. Everyone is familiar with these guys, because everywhere we turn, there they are! Here’s a list of some of the most commonly found archetypes in literature.”