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15 Cards in this Set
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Protagonist of the story. Life can be clearly divided into a series of well marked adventures which strongly suggest it ritualistic patter. Some characteristics of a hero might be : Mother is a virgin,Conception are unusual and, at birth some attempt is made to kill him. Foster parents. After a victory, hero is made king and marries the princess. Usually suffers a mysterious death. Can be marked as the character that changes in the face of conflict, and we are able to see maturity.
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The Hero.
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The hero is spirited away as a young man and raised by strangers. He later returns to his home where he is a stranger who can see new problems and new solutions.
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The Young Man from the Provinces
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A young hero or heroine, who, prior to to his/her quest, must endure some training and ceremony. This person is usually innocent and often wears white.
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The Initiate
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The individual serves as a teacher or counselor for the initiate.Sometimes he serves as a role model or as mother or father figure. The mentor teachesby ex.
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Mentor
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Loyal companion willing to face any number of perils in order to be together
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Hunting Group of Companions
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An animal who befriends the hero and nerves him/her loyally. The purpose of the friendly beast is to show that nature is on the side of the hero.
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Friendly Beast
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Evil incarnate, this character offers worldly goods, fame, or knowledge in the protagonist in the exchange for possession of his soul.
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Devil Figure
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A redeemable devil figure saved by the nobility or love of the hero.
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Evil Figure with the Ultimately Good Heart.
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A character used to carry the blame of the sins of society. Usually seen as weak until his death. He usually becomes a powerful force.
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The Scapegoat
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The fertility symbol in most stories. Symbolic of fruition and abundance. This character traditionally offers spiritual and emotional nourishment to those with whom she comes in contact.
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The Earth Mother
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This woman is a source of inspiration and spiritual ideal. The protagonist or author has a intellectual rather than physical attraction to this character.
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The Platonic Ideal
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A female character who displays a fearless sense of honor Usually handles weapons well and is knowledgeable in areas of defense. Many times wrongly preceived as hating men.
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Amazon Warrior
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The vulnerable woman who must be rescued by the hero. Is often used as a trap to ensnare the unsuspecting hero.
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Damsel In Distress
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These two characters are engaged in a love affair that is fated to end tragically for one or both due to disapproval of society, friends, or family. Some tragic situation.
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The Star- Crossed Lovers
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A monster usually summoned from the deepest, darkest, part of the human psyche to threaten the lives of the hero/heroine. Often is a perversion of the human body.Ex: Werewolves, Vampires, Dragons, Huge snakes.
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Creature of nightmare
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