(3 archetypes)
Hero: Shrek is the Hero in this story. Shrek sets out on a quest to find and rescue the Princess from the dragon. He saves the princess and changes throughout the story, from an outsider, someone who is not sociable or accepted, to someone who saves the day and falls in love. He also learns to care instead of being egotistical, and just plain mean.
Friendly Beast: Donkey is the friendly beast in the story. Donkey sets out accompanying Shrek on his quest to rescue Princess Fiona. Donkey also helps Shrek to save Fiona by distracting the dragon, if Donkey would not have done this Shrek would have been killed by the dragon.
Damsel in Distress: Princess Fiona is the damsel in distress in this story. Fiona is locked