Character Archetypes #2

Get ready, this activity transforms middle school students into experts at understanding and decoding characters in all their favorite stories! This worksheet introduces learners to six common character archetypes found throughout literature. 

Students will read each character description, choose the archetypes that best matches it, and then draw a symbol that represents that archetype. Archetypes features include familiar roles that appear again and again in stories, movies, and myths.

Understanding archetypes helps students recognize character patterns as they read, boosting comprehension and helping them see how authors build stories. It also supports stronger writing skills by encouraging learners to think intentionally about the kinds of characters they create and how to avoid predictable clichés.

Don't miss the other worksheets in the series! See Character Archetypes #1 and Character Archetypes #3 here.