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Father Knows Worst
Most of the time, storytellers use Father Figures in a positive fashion. They use the figure to provide a Mentor to the main character, to give the Hero something to aspire to, or to provide an emotional anchor for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Archetypes, Father Figure, Mentor, Priest, Ruler, White Collar
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Up The River Without A Clue
ABC launched The River with a deal of hype, possibly because Spielberg has put his name on the project as an Executive Producer. It features lush scenery not often seen on series television and an ominous tone of supernatural horror … Continue reading
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Tagged Constant Jeopardy, Father Figure, Franchise Writing, Scribbler's Guide, The River
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Bros Versus Buds
When I wrote The Scribbler’s Guide to the Land of Myth, I dealt with sidekicks as an aspect of the Trickster. Some of the discussions of the Child/Parent relationship affect sibling relations. And certainly the Band of Companions will also … Continue reading
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Tagged Band of Companions, Buddies, Father Figure, NCIS, Scribbler's Guide, Sherlock Holmes, Siblings, Sidekick, Trickster, White Collar, Writing
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Rick Castle – Trickster or Shapeshifter?
When we encounter a comedic character in stories, we often quickly categorize them as belonging to the Trickster archetype. After all, most sidekicks are Tricksters, providing the comic relief, often serving to deflate the ego of the main character (think … Continue reading
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Tagged Castle, Father Figure, Shapeshifter, Sidekick, Trickster
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A Functional Father Figure
When I was doing the research and development of The Scribbler’s Guide to the Land of Myth, one thing I discovered was that there is not much literature on parental figures. Joseph Campbell makes glancing references to Father Figures and … Continue reading
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Tagged Father Figure, Judge, Mentor, NCIS, Priest, Protector, Ruler, Scribbler's Guide
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