Archetype - The generic model of a character or personality e.g.mother figure,villain,good son.
Stereotype - A set of beliefs and judgements drawn from public consciousness to define the attributes of a group of people.these can be very broad or very specific.
Epitome - someone who embodies all of the elements of stereotype.they are the perfect example e.g. Tulisa is the epitome of chav culture.
Stereotypes of a geek
Clothing - smartly dress,glasses,combed hair,baggy clothing,no fashion sense.
Body language - Polite,well mannered,shy,skinny
Jobs - comic book store,cafe,diner,library,market,book store,supermarket.
Relationship - no girlfriend, single,only one or two friends who are into the same things as them
Narrative role - picked on,loser of the story/town.Someone you would give sympathy to because of the way they are treated by others.
Lifestyle - Educated, gaming,close group of friends or no friends, doesnt socialise, usually reading books or researching.college work.
Stereotypes of a posh upper class male-Mr Rochester
Clothing- formal,smart,tailcoat,tophats,suits,shirts
Body language- well mannered, arrogant,stubborn towards maids and others with low statu.kind and caring towards people he loves such as jane eyre.Tries to look tough and strong to others.Independant.
Relationship- Cold shuts people out.not much connection with his daughter.doesnt enjoy socialising with people of low status,friendly with people of the same status
Narrative role- mysterious,cold,feared,doesnt care,isnt someone who gives sympathy to others.barely around or seen.talked highly of.
Lifestyle- care free,living the life, travelling has maids taking care of the manor and daughter.quite a loner, doesnt have a intimate or clsoe relationship with anyone.has everything he needs, lots of money money money.
