Everyman
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Everyman is a stock character archetype representing an ordinary, relatable person placed in extraordinary or challenging situations.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
literary character type
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stock character archetype ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
graphic novels
ⓘ
novels ⓘ screenplays ⓘ short stories ⓘ stage plays ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
coming-of-age stories
ⓘ
hero’s journey structure ⓘ moral dilemmas ⓘ realism ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
average abilities
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common background ⓘ lack of exceptional powers ⓘ |
| contrastWith |
chosen one archetype
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superhero archetype ⓘ tragic hero archetype ⓘ |
| etymology | term derived from phrase "every man" meaning any person ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
audience surrogate
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identification figure ⓘ viewpoint character ⓘ |
| placedIn |
challenging situations
ⓘ
extraordinary situations ⓘ |
| purpose |
to help audience relate to story events
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to highlight universality of human experience ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
antihero
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audience identification ⓘ everywoman archetype ⓘ protagonist ⓘ |
| represents |
ordinary person
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relatable person ⓘ |
| scope |
can be main character
ⓘ
can be supporting character ⓘ |
| typicalTraits |
capacity for growth
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emotional vulnerability ⓘ everyday concerns ⓘ moral ambiguity ⓘ ordinary job ⓘ |
| usedFor |
exploring ethical questions
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exploring psychological realism ⓘ social commentary ⓘ |
| usedIn |
comics
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drama ⓘ film ⓘ literature ⓘ popular culture ⓘ television ⓘ |
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