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UvaBe

I'm interested in some articles about fiction writing. Specifically archetypes, universal characters, and how they relate to themes and genres in literature and art.

Archetype
Genre
Theme (literature)
Theme (arts)

There seems to be adequate articles in Wikipedia, so far I've just made a research list here, or working draft.

Archetypes ( character types ) in literature and art,

An archetype is a universal character that is defined by the role it plays in the story and/or theme in art. The most common type of lead character in action cinema and comics for example is the hero. The super hero is a subtype of the hero archetype. What makes the hero character an archetype is its' universal appearance throughout the history of literature and the role hero plays in the story not his or her physical characteristics. With a good plot twist the hero can become the fool and the villain can be the damsel in distress and the fairy godmother can be the trickster.