literary archetype
set of recurring elements in the narrative, symbols, images, and character types in narrative works
hero
person who fights adversity through ingenuity, courage, or strength to help others
simpleton
a person whose foolish actions are the subject of often-repeated stories
stock character
literary or social stereotype used to create characters or determine their role in a story
evil twin
antagonistic character archetype
donor
character that tests and provides assistance to the hero
fairy godmother
archetype
sky father
archetype
little people
short-grown people in mythology and fiction
trickster
mythological archetype
white savior narrative
literary archetype by which a white character rescues people of color from their plight