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Heroines From The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes By: Tami Cowden, Caro LaFever, Sue Viders

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Page 1: Heroines From The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes By: Tami Cowden, Caro LaFever, Sue Viders

HeroinesFrom The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines:

Sixteen Master Archetypes

By: Tami Cowden, Caro LaFever, Sue Viders

Page 2: Heroines From The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes By: Tami Cowden, Caro LaFever, Sue Viders

The Boss The Chief is the comparative hero archetype The boss takes charge of her circumstances and makes

things happen before most people get off the couch. She is a strong, tough woman, who gets her way no

matter what the obstacles. She is outspoken, resourceful, and persuasive. Winning is everything to her. To achieve her goals, she can be calculating. She will

shade the truth in order to gain her objective and is not above manipulation.

She will mow people down on her way to her goal and beware to those who stand against her.

Values getting ahead and winning the game, but when it comes to personal relationships, she is at a loss.

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Qualities of The Boss

Virtues Confident Dynamic

• Walks into a room and commands attention• Because of her self-assurance, she sparks

emotions ranging from admiration to jealousy. Competitive

Flaws Blunt

• Political correctness does not head her list of priorities; it might not even be on her list at all.

Workaholic Arrogant

• She is always right- just ask her.

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Background of The Boss The Boss ruled her surroundings

As a small child, she asserted her position and staked out her territory.

From the crib, she tried to dictate what she wanted Her entrepreneurial spirit became apparent

She had the first lemonade stand in the neighborhood and was ruthless in pricing the competition out of existence.

In school, she was successful in class This girl took high school by storm. She was the debate coach’s

dream, the basketball team’s captain or the class president. She was an achiever

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Styles of The Boss The Boss might be a princess

Grown accustomed to constant applause for her many accomplishments or immediate acquiescence to her every demand

Whatever she sets her mind to, she achieves Think of Reese Witherspoon’s character in Election The Princess always knows what to do. She is certain that she is the best and relishes every challenge She was born to the role and makes sure everyone knows it. Think of Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth She is confident in her opinion

…or else she is the Trailblazer Had none of the advantages of the princess She was probably ridiculed for being assertive. She wants to run her own life. Nothing intimidates her. She has no time for failures.

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Occupations of The Boss

Five Star Chef Prosecutor Mayor Entrepreneur Editor Queen President CEO

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The Seductress The Charmer is the comparative hero archetype Holds enormous power over others, hypnotizing them

with her charm and desirability. She is mysterious, manipulative, and bewitching. She is not easily fooled by anyone and holds the upper

hand in any relationship. Carries some emotional baggage- has a streak of

distrust To her, any relationship serves a purpose. She is much more interested in what people can do for

her rather than what she can do for them. Has a bad reputation with girls, but that never bothers

the men.

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Qualities of The Seductress

Virtues Assertive

• She does not care about being in charge as long as she is in control of her own destiny.

Strong• She is a survivor.

Clever• She is smart enough to cover her tracks when

something goes awry.

Flaws Cynical

• She is jaded.• She trusts only her own judgment.

Driven Manipulative

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Background of The Seductress The Seductress came of age early

Developed her cynical attitudes very quickly As a young girl, she discovered the effectiveness of using her charms to

get her way Looking pretty earned her far more attention and approval than kind

words or good grades She valued friends for what they could bring her

She takes any rivalry with other girls very personally She felt the need to excel in all things feminine- the most polished

make-up, the latest fashions, the most desirable boyfriends She learned to use her charms to control others

She led the in-crowd She understood other kids’ fear of rejection and used it to build a

childhood empire She was the prom queen or the homecoming queen She used her charms to make A’s in classes with male teachers

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Think of…

Sarah-Michelle Gellar as Kathryne in

Cruel Intentions

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Styles of The Seductress She might be the Dark Lady

On the surface she seems like a villain She manipulates to get her way and has no shame for the pain

and anger she causes She is not this way because she wants to be deceiving but

because she has to be this way to survive The Dark Lady is a survivor

Think of Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind

When the war brought fear, deprivation,and humiliation, she uses every ounce of her skill to save Tara, and never go hungry again.

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Styles of The Seductress continued

… or else she is the SIREN She learned along the way it is better to keep her emotions hidden than

to trust the people around her. The Siren plays a role

Her personal allure is so astounding it seems natural to rely on it to get ahead in this world.

The Siren is savvy She is street smart and on the ball. She is nobody’s fool. Many discount her intelligence and sharp mind

because of her looks. Think of Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane

in Some Like it Hot• Her sexy walk and raspy voice enchant

Joe and Jerry. But she yearns for love and affection.

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Occupations of The Seductress Spy Model Mistress Saleswoman Singer Trophy wife Cocktail waitress Stewardess Aerobic instructor Cosmetologist

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The Spunky Kid The Swashbuckler is the comparative hero archetype She has moxie She sometimes hides behind her sarcastic wit Her lack of confidence may make her play down her best

attributes, but she is spirited, cheerful, and the most loyal of friends.

She is the underdog. Being part of a team makes her happy. She can dress to the nines, but feminine frivolity is just

playing dress-up for her. Jeans and sneakers are her more usual garb.

Romantic relationships give her a rough time. Men think of her as a pal or worse, a sister.

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Qualities of The Spunky Kid

Virtues Sense of Humor

• Dry, witty, and clever• She can laugh at any situation including herself

Reliable Supportive

• The best of friends, she is always there with a comforting or sympathetic ear whenever she is needed.

Flaws Sarcastic Unassuming

• She never sees her own worthy attributes.• She is humble to a fault.

Skeptical• When love or good fortune arrives, she is astonished and sure there

must be some mistake.

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Background of The Spunky Kid Everyone loved the Spunky kid

No childhood trauma wrecked her life. Probably the apple of her parents’ eye Her family offered strong support and approval without

reservation She was a neighborhood favorite

She shared her toys and played well with others She never lacked friends or schoolmates She might have been the neighborhood tomboy, but what she

liked best was spending time with her friends. She had plenty of team spirit

She was a cheerleader or member of the band- but never the leader.

The boys saw her a as a pal, not a girlfriend; so she always had a problem attracting their romantic attention.

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Styles of The Spunky Kid She might be called the Girl Next Door

She is perky, upbeat, and fun to be around. She is an efficient co-worker, the right-hand gal, or the manager of the coffee

shop on the corner. She is a team player.

The Girl Next Door always has a good word She never lets bad luck get her down

…or else she is the Working Girl This spunky kid has a bit more cynicism. No rose colored glasses cover her eyes, and she does not think the world owes

her. The Working Girl has game

She jumps at opportunities, or makes her own. She throws herself into her work, determined to make lemonade with the lemons

life hands her. She maintains her sense of humor

She doesn’t try to get a laugh at someone else’s expense She just knows that the world laughs with-not at- the one who can laugh at

herself.

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Occupations of The Spunky Kid

Reporter Governess Disc jockey Wedding planner High school teacher Police dispatcher Physical therapist Pet shop owner

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The Free Spirit The Lost Soul is the comparative hero archetype Genuine, fun-loving, and energetic Impossible to be mad at for any length of time, she

charms the socks off everybody who gets sucked into her orbit.

She is impulsive and finds herself in jams she needs help getting out of

She makes decisions on her emotions Depends on her instincts to direct her path Planning is not in her vocabulary Surprisingly, she comes out of her situations a winner. She can be a compulsive talker, monopolizing the

conversation, spinning endless tales of delight. She is ready to lend a hand, but when the going gets

tough, she often gets going.

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Qualities of The Free Spirit

Virtues Sincere

• She always lets people know where she stands Upbeat Imaginative

Flaws Impulsive Meddling Undisciplined

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Background of The Free Spirit She had a strong sense of individuality

As a child, she never did anything predictable. She was loved by all Happy, content, and cheerful, she captured the adults’ attention

and inspired the children’s mischief She jumped from one prank to another

She was a favorite of her classmates, willing to try anything once…or twice.

Being around this girl meant a good time She followed her own path

This was the girl who had a different hair color each week and followed her own goofy fashion drum.

She was apt to pick up and move to New York to experience the big city, or start her own business, selling homemade soap from the back of her van.

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Styles of The Free Spirit She might be a COMEDIAN

Bowls everyone over with her enthusiasm, concealing any troubled thoughts.

The Comedian is always good for a laugh Dazzles with her smile and confuses with her scatterbrained

logic The Comedian is hard to pin down

This woman won’t sit still long enough for anyone to get a handle on her.

Playful, creative, young at heart, she is loved by children and basks in the easy acceptance they offer.

Grown men fall all over themselves to get near, and even other women are enthralled with her charisma.

Think of Goldie Hawn as Suzette in The Banger Sisters

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Styles of The Free Spirit continued…

…or else she is the DARLING Grew up loved and adored by everyone around her. Unlike her sister the comedian, she is too self-assured and

overly optimistic Think of Emma in Emma by Jane Austen

• Emma charges her friends’ love lives trying to play matchmaker. Not until her disasters are brought forcefully to her attention, does she change her thinking.

She believes in what she is doing An extrovert, she lives for the next party event. She gets restless without a challenge to keep

her occupied. Think of Ariel from The Little Mermaid

• She ignores her father’s warnings and soon finds herself in hot water.

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Occupations of The Free Spirit

Beautician Kindergarten teacher Showgirl Actress Fashion designer Florist Jazz singer Travel agent

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The Waif

Projects a child-like innocence, a soul-stirring susceptibility.

She is naïve and resilient. Everyone wants to save her, but she is surprisingly

strong She has an ethereal quality even though it may be

hidden beneath layers of makeup, spandex, and hair spray.

Her delicate fragility makes her an easy target. She does not fight back; instead, she endures untold

hardships until she is rescued. She dreams of warm hugs, happy families, and a sweet

life, but she never finds herself in this happy picture. She is a “loose” woman.

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Qualities of The Waif

Virtues Pure Trusting Kind

Flaws Impressionable Passive

• Her submissiveness can attract men who demand all of the control, and her fear can overwhelm any desire to escape.

Insecure

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Background of The Waif She was molded by her sense of isolation

Sweet and unsure, this baby girl searched every adult face looking for love she so desperately desire, but never found it.

She was an orphan, whether literally or simply because her family failed to give her the love and attention she craved.

Think of Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz She escaped one disaster after another

She was easily convinced to try out for the school play, or be a cheerleader, or run for homecoming queen: whatever her boyfriend or mother wanted for her- she agreed.

Think of Gretchen in White Oleander• She is an evolving archetype, but through

most of the film, she molds to the beliefs and lifestyles of her foster families. But she is still controlled by her mother and does what her mother wants her to do until she discovers her mother’s manipulative and immoral ways.

She accepted everyone and everything Homework and good grades were never a

priority for this girl. Higher education was probably not in her future

unless it was expected of her.

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Styles of The Waif The waif might be the INNOCENT

Cloistered and sheltered, she has been given everything on a silver platter She lacks experience and street smarts. She is a “kept” woman.

The innocent always falls for the wrong man The trophy wife of a rich man or the daughter of a protective father, she tries to

escape her cocoon. But her compliant and obedient nature makes it impossible for her to break free.

The Innocent is smarter than she looks Think of Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride At first she believes she has lost her love, so she gives in to a betrothal she

does not want. Once she realizes her mistake, she somehow finds the right path to take and she can be stubborn once she decides which way to go.

..or else she is the ORPHAN This is the woman with the painful past, the parentless child thrown out of her

home or the tortured outcast from society. Think of Cinderella

The Orphan needs a knight in shining armor

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Occupations of The Waif

Waitress Actress Indentured servant Maid Cashier Cleaning lady Gardener File clerk

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The Librarian The Professor is comparative hero archetype Everything in its place, and a place for everything Bright, conscientious, and orderly, she values the

intellectual world over the physical. Dressed to repress, she does not lead with her sexuality. She tends to think she is right. More often than not, she is right, but she can be a bit

stubborn about considering other opinions. Knows the location of every book except the book of

love.

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Qualities of The Librarian

Virtues Efficient Serious Dependable

Flaws Rigid

• The concept that rules were made to be broken is foreign to her.

• Change is something she appreciates. Repressed

• She hides behind her intelligence, creating her own safe world.

Perfectionist

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Background of The Librarian Her family was probably bewildered by her early displays of bright

inquiry If her family valued beauty over brains, then she suffered, but if born

into an intellectual family, she was in her element. She shied away from girlish pursuits like doing her nails and chasing

boys She kept her nose in a book. Her gifts set her apart from other children so her identity is entirely

structured by a sense of not really belonging. She knew every answer to the science quiz Had few dates in high school She was the class valedictorian, but every now and then, she

yearned to be the Prom Queen. She never felt pretty. Thirsted for knowledge

Books were her closest friends, and she never abandoned them. Her education never ends.

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Styles of The Librarian

She might be the KNOW-IT-ALL… Has lots of facts at her fingertips and is happy to

share them Has no problem demonstrating her superior

intelligence Think of Shelley Long as Diane Chambers in Cheers She has hidden passions She is not the life of the party and stuffs her emotions

and passions deep down inside Holds her own in any argument

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Styles of The Librarian continued…

… or else she is the BOOKWORM Frequently, the victims of her sarcasm are oblivious, because

her quips fly right over their heads She is used to laughing alone. Takes note of the details Introverted, she is not distracted by outward appearances She is uncertain of her physical charms She does not think highly of her outward

appearance. Think of Janeane Garofalo as

Abby Barnes in The Truth About Cats and Dogs

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Occupations of The Librarian

Research Scientist Accountant Schoolmarm Musician Professor Chemist Computer analyst IRS agent Supreme court justice

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The Crusader The Warrior is the comparative hero archetype Ready for action Deeds of valor are right up her alley She is confident, tenacious, and headstrong against

opposition. She never backs down from a contest once lines of

battle have been drawn. She is a fighter through and through If she meets a brick wall, she goes over, under or

around, but quitting is never an option. Think of Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich in Erin Brockovich

She knows that action is necessary, and she is the one to get the job done.

Believes in commitment, but is much more devoted to a cause than to her loved ones.

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Qualities of The Crusader

Virtues Courageous Resolute

• Her determination is unyielding • She has decided that she is in the right and will not

be swayed from her path. Persuasive

Flaws Obstinate Rash

• She does not stop to think• Personal safety is not her priority

Opinionated

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Background of The Crusader

She always fought for her cause Her personality developed from her reaction to

injustice She made a difference

Charity races, walk-a-thons, or just standing up to a bully, she roused her playmates to the cause.

She championed the most unpopular victims because it was the right thing to do.

Too busy for a social life, she never had a date unless it was for a protest march.

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Styles of The Crusader

The Crusader could be the ZEALOT She is a true believer in the absolute necessity for the

completion of her task. The zealot has a mission

She has to save the world Think of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy in the TV

series Buffy, The Vampire Slayer The Zealot has not let personal matters interfere

with her goals When she is in the heat of battle, she has no time or

interest for anything else.

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Styles of The Crusader continued

…or else she is the rescuer The rescuer rights wrongs She knows she has the right and obligation to go after

what she wants Think of Antigone in Antigone by Sophocles

• She was threatened to not bury her brother, but the gods demand certain funeral rites.

• It is her duty to see that her brother is able to go to the underworld, so she risks execution rather than allow him to go unburied.

The rescuer pushes back• The Rescuer has a specific target and is determined to wage

war until she has won.

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Occupations of The Crusader

Park ranger Firefighter Missionary Social worker Environmental activist Feminist Revolutionary

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The Nurturer The Best Friend is the comparative hero archetype Takes care of everyone else around her. She makes sure that all of her loved ones are happy and

content before taking a break or thinking of herself. She is a wonderful listener, even if someone has told her

the same story ten times. She can mediate any problem. The one problem this woman has is her inability to say

“no.” No sacrifice is too great for her and she never lets

anyone forget it.

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Qualities of The Nurturer

Virtues Altruistic

• She willing sacrifices her own interests to make sure that the person gets the help she thinks is needed.

Optimistic Capable

Flaws Idealistic

• She wistfully dreams of utopian existence where everyone gets along, but often is disappointed when those around her argue and cause pain.

Self-sacrificing Compromising

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Background of The Nurturer She needed to be needed

From an early age, she found satisfaction in taking care of other people.

She was the little girl who made sure all the kids were included in the games or the kid who sat up with her sick grandma.

She loved cuddling babies and kissing the toddlers Every mother wanted this girl as their babysitter Though some of the kids labeled her a goody-two-

shoes, she was universally liked in high school. She was president of the Future Homemakers of

America or the Volunteer of the Year She often found herself married early with a baby on

the way.

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Styles of The Nurturer She might be the CAREGIVER

She grew up with nurturing role models, and her impulse to care for others was encouraged and rewarded.

Think of Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility• She tends to her sister’s future, cares for sick neighbors, but

yearns for a husband and a home. She always creates a home wherever she is

This woman is happiest tending her household or holding a friend’s hand through a crisis.

Never one to fret, she has a beaming smile and a plate of cookies ready for her welcome guests.

Steppford Wives

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Styles of The Nurturer continued…

…or else she is the WISE WOMAN She is a woman who has seen it all and knows just

what advice to dispense She has been there and done that Nothing gets past this woman; she has eyes in the

back of her head. Think of Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins in Mary

Poppins This woman is efficient and in control She might nag a bit, but only because she knows

what is best for all around her. Her sound advice is invariably correct and she shakes

her head when others fail to follow her suggestions.

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Occupations of The Nurturer Paramedic Social worker Lady of the manor Homemaker Pediatric doctor Defense lawyer Nanny Nun Nursery school owner Special education teacher