If you’ve decided to incorporate the trickster into your own cadre of characters, here are some tips. 1. Drive the story. A play, TV show, or movie will inevitably be shaped by the actions and ...

When problems seem overwhelming, the Trickster archetype often is called for. I’ve long been fascinated by its potential for liberation or con artistry. In fact, my doctoral dissertation looked ...

Here are the 12 most common character archetypes and what you should ... From the wise-cracking sidekick to the wily trickster, ... Here’s our roundup of examples of archetypal ...