Question

Explain the difference between an archetypal character and a stock character.

Answer 1

The difference between an archetypal character and a stock character is the following: an archetypal character is a universal character type common across all genres; while a stock character is a character common in only certain genres.

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Answer 2

An archetypal character is a happy joyful character
(a main character that is always happy and wants you to step on his lawn)
And a stock chaircter would be a villain
(an old man who yells at you to get off his lawn)