Character types

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Character archetypes share core truths about people's personalities, goals, fears and weaknesses. Learn how to use them well in your own fiction.

Chris Grady, the creator of Lunarbaboon, uses his own life as a dad to inspire his comics, but he also talks about everyday life and big feelings that everyone can relate to. His stories aren't just about being a parent; they also explore being an adult, facing challenges, and finding joy in small moments.

The four types of characters

Seven toxic seniors were leeching off of their classmates' hard work during group projects to maintain their grades, and the other kids were too nervous and scared to do something about it. So their teacher took action.

As we have entered the month of August, every teacher, whether she likes it or not, starts thinking about school. Some of us have dreams (or nightmares). Some of us go on a Pinterest spree. We walk through Target and ask ourselves "What do I 'need' from the dollar section?" You don't do this? Okay, maybe it's just me. Anyway, we are also thinking about what were some of our students' challenges last year, and how we will address them this year. My third and fourth graders had difficulty with…

Character traits include attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, mannerisms, or habits that make up an individual in literature.