Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 32: Character Archetype Series, The Joker! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. I barely scratched the surface in my episode back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12 types at www.thescriptmistress.com/scene11.
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This is the class clown or the stoner. The person just trying to get by in life and comic relief. They can be a cautionary tale or just there for the laughs.
Strengths of the Joker
- Everyone likes them
- They're fun to be around
- Can have a deep soul
Weaknesses of the Joker
- Unreliable in times of need
- Usually in it for themselves
- A constant distraction
The Joker's Motivation:
What will make my life easier and what will make me happy?
Character archetype examples:
- Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- Timon and Pumba
- Megan from Bridesmaids
The Joker archetype is a surprisingly versatile and complex character archetype.
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