Character Types

• The hero


  Generally leads the narrative, looking for something, has a quest, trying to solve something, want to succeed.
• The villain 


  Struggles against the hero, seen as morally bad, audience turns against them, tries to stop hero from achieving a goal.
• The donor


  Gives the hero something special, enables hero to complete a quest.
• The helper


  Supports hero, appears at critical moments in the narrative, define the hero with their limitation.
• The princess


  Object which is sought by the hero or the reward, historically a woman.
• The dispatcher


  Sends the hero on a mission.
• The princess’ father


  Gives task to the hero, may also be in competition, protective over the princess.
• The false hero


  Appears to act heroically therefore is mistaken for the real hero, gets credit for the work, gains respect from the princess’ father.