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What role does the 'hero' archetype typically play?
Embarks on a journey or quest, often facing challenges and demonstrating courage or self-sacrifice.
What is the function of the 'mentor' archetype?
Guides and advises the hero, providing wisdom and support to help them succeed.
What is the role of the 'villain' archetype?
Opposes the hero, creating conflict and challenging their values or goals.
What are typical traits of the 'outcast' archetype?
Is alienated from society, often due to their beliefs, actions, or circumstances.
What motivates the 'lover' archetype?
Driven by passion and emotion, often seeking connection and intimacy with others.
How can a character's actions reveal their inner conflicts?
Actions can reflect hidden desires, fears, or moral dilemmas, providing insight into their psychological state.
How can a character's dialogue reveal their perspective?
Word choice, tone, and content of dialogue can reveal a character's beliefs, values, and biases.
How can a character's relationship with the setting reveal their personality?
Comfort, discomfort, or conflict with the setting can reflect a character's values, desires, or inner turmoil.
How can a character's interactions with others reveal their motivations?
Alliances, conflicts, and relationships can expose a character's goals, desires, and hidden agendas.
How can a character's internal monologue reveal their true self?
Internal monologues provide direct access to a character's thoughts and feelings, revealing their true motivations and beliefs.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town, its windows like vacant eyes staring out into the perpetual twilight.'?
The quote establishes a setting that is isolated and melancholic, symbolizing loneliness and detachment.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'He had not seen another person in weeks, and the silence had become a constant companion, a heavy blanket smothering any hope of connection.'?
This quote emphasizes the character's isolation and the oppressive nature of his solitude, highlighting the theme of disconnection.
What is a protagonist?
The central character in a story, often the one the audience is meant to sympathize with.
What is an antagonist?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist. Not always a villain.
Define foil character.
A character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
What is an archetype?
A universal pattern or theme that recurs across different works of literature, representing common human experiences and emotions.
Define stream of consciousness.
A narrative style that mimics the flow of thoughts in a character's mind, often using fragmented sentences and free association.
What is narrative distance?
The narrator's emotional and physical closeness to the story.
Define tone in literature.
The narrator's attitude toward the subject matter, which can be formal, informal, humorous, serious, etc.
What is perspective in narration?
The narrator's point of view or outlook on the story, revealed through details, diction, and syntax.
What is third-person limited narration?
A narrative perspective where the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
What is third-person omniscient narration?
A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.