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Comedic Archetypes in Literature

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The Charismatic Leader

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Charming and smooth, leading others into humorous situations. Example: Ferris Bueller from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'.

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The Satirist

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Uses sharp wit to critique and lampoon societal norms. Example: Jonathan Swift's narrator in 'A Modest Proposal'.

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The Odd Couple

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A pair of contrasting characters whose differences result in comedic conflict. Example: Oscar and Felix from 'The Odd Couple'.

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The Buffoon

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Clown-like and ludicrous, engages in slapstick or physical comedy. Example: Falstaff from 'Henry IV'.

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The Chameleon

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Able to adapt to any situation, often in a humorous way. Example: Zelig from the film 'Zelig'.

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The Schemer

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Crafts elaborate plans often leading to humorous results. Example: Wile E. Coyote from 'Looney Tunes'.

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The Rogue

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Lives by no rules but their own, creating comedy by upsetting societal norms. Example: Captain Jack Sparrow from 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

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The Cynic

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Skeptical of everything, often providing a darker or sarcastic humor. Example: Holden Caulfield from 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

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The Bumbler

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Well-intentioned but prone to making mistakes, causing comedic mishaps. Example: Mr. Bean from the 'Mr. Bean' series.

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The Absurdist

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Engages in or is the subject of situations that are bizarre or surreal, often pointing out the inherent nonsense of life. Example: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern from 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead'.

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The Wisecracker

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Quick with a joke or witty comment, often using humor as a defense mechanism. Example: Spider from 'Starship Troopers'.

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The Trickster

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Uses wits to outsmart others, often bending rules and conventions for comedic effect. Example: Puck from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

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The Underdog

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Least likely to succeed, yet wins sympathy and roots for, often triumphing in the end. Example: Arthur Dent from 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

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The Straight Man

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Serious and composed, acting as a contrast to more ridiculous or chaotic characters. Example: Dr. Watson from Sherlock Holmes stories.

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The Fool

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Naive, often oblivious to the actual situation, creating comedy through misunderstandings. Example: Dogberry from 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

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