Character Archetypes, 8.5 X 11
Digital
This four part digitally illustrated book series was inspired by Joseph Campbell’s mono-myth focusing on character archetypes applied to Star Wars.
Trickster Archetype. Good or bad it does not matter the Trickster is known for their comedic aspect. In moments of tense apprehension, the Trickster serves as comedic relief. The Trickster may rely on many means of easing the mood from slap-stick to slight perversion, letting there be humor for either a select group or the audience as a whole.
Mentor Archetype. This archetype focuses on a wise figure, usually a graying figure that help guide the Hero along his journey. Though a helpful figure, the Mentor can be cunning and ruthless in their method of guidance. The mentor is a secondary support to help along the Hero’s growth, but will they survive the great Ordeal?
Shadow Archetype. Though not always the case the Shadow acts as the polar opposite of our Hero. Contrasting in looks, personality, and most important of all, their intent. Evil and malicious the Shadow will set the final battle. Fighting with the Hero in attempts to accomplish their goal at any cost. Will the Hero be tempted to the dark side? Or will the Force concur all?
Hero Archetype. Usually the main character of the story. We travel along with them on their journey from normalcy to becoming the hero we’ll come to love. Though the Hero may begin as nothing more than a normal person we relate to their plight. We’ll share in their story, their conflicts, their loss and their triumph. Would you answer the call to adventure?
