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  2. Bad boy archetype - Wikipedia

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    Jim Stark, James Dean's character in Rebel Without a Cause, is considered an example of the bad boy archetype. [1] [2]The bad boy is a cultural archetype that is variously defined and often used synonymously with the historic terms rake or cad: a male who behaves badly, especially within societal norms.

  3. List of fictional antiheroes - Wikipedia

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    This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero—a protagonist or supporting character whose characteristics include the following: imperfections that separate them from typically heroic characters (such as selfishness, cynicism, ignorance, and bigotry); [1]

  4. Character flaw - Wikipedia

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    A minor character flaw is an imperfection which serves to distinguish the character in the mind of the reader / viewer / player / listener, making them memorable and individual, but otherwise does not affect the story in any way. Examples of this could include a noticeable scar, a thick accent or a habit such as cracking their knuckles.

  5. George Wickham - Wikipedia

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    He has traits of the main protagonists of The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling: the hero, Tom Jones, and his half-brother, Blifil. [1] There is a deliberate resemblance between the confrontational relationship between the two characters in Fielding's novel and in the one created by Jane Austen between Wickham and Darcy.

  6. Dark triad - Wikipedia

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    Illustration of the triad. The dark triad is a psychological theory of personality, first published by Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002, [1] that describes three notably offensive, but non-pathological personality types: Machiavellianism, sub-clinical narcissism, and sub-clinical psychopathy.

  7. Villain - Wikipedia

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    Count Dracula is an example of a villain in classic literature and film. Theme from Mysterioso Pizzicato, a cliché silent movie cue for villainy Play ⓘ. A villain (also known as a "black hat" or "bad guy"; the feminine form is villainess) is a stock character, whether based on a historical narrative or one of literary fiction.

  8. List of Disney villain characters - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 26 December 2024. List of villains in Disney productions, games and comic books Disney Villains Logo of the franchise since 2019 Created by Disney Consumer Products Original work Walt Disney Pictures films Print publications Book(s) List of books Novel(s) Kingdom Keepers series The Isle of the Lost ...

  9. List of stock characters - Wikipedia

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    Character Type: Description: Examples: Bad boy: A roguish, good-looking macho, often a womanizer. In his frequent sexual affairs, he shows signs of a constellation of traits dubbed the dark triad. Historically, he has been called a rake or cad. Tony Stark / Iron Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Gregory House; Danny Zuko; Bard