As I've mentioned in a previous post, authors often use archetypes to help readers connect with their characters. These are universal, symbolic patterns, that, according to Wikipedia, "serve to relate to and identify with the characters and the situation, both socially and culturally." In researching archetypes that might help readers to better identify with the … Continue reading Maiden, Mother, Crone
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On Archetypes: The Trickster
So, what is it that makes a story "pop"? Stories that speak directly to the human experience, with characters and themes that are familiar to us all tend to be the ones to capture our hearts and give us "all the feels." How do authors achieve this? Often, they use something called an archetype: A … Continue reading On Archetypes: The Trickster
