Baddie - A character that others are intimidated by. Often an abusive husband, manager or person with staus or power in a certain area such as the home, school or workplace. An example of this is Miss Trunchball in Matilda.
Goodie - A reluctant hero, often presented as an underdog at the beginning, manages to save the day, or stand up to the 'baddie'. An example of this is John McClane in Die Hard, as he accidently becomes the hero of the film and strives to save his wife. The character of 'Charlotte' in our film partially fits this description, as she loves and cares for Georgie and wants to save her.
Princess - A character, usually female, who is seen as a prize, protected by the goodie and hurt by the baddie in some way. 'Georgie' shows some traits of this archetype as she needs to be saved, however this is from her mental illness, rather than needing to be saved by a man.
Manic Pixie Dream Girl - A female character made to appeal specifically to men, is often presented as weak and in need of saving. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tifany's embodies both of the archetypes of the Princess and the Manic Pixie Dream Girl.
Strong Female - A character that faces much hardship but strives to protect what she cares about. This can be presented through humour and a 'sassy' nature, but in drama this character is often presented in a serious light. An example of this character is Katness Everdene in The Hunger Games. The character 'Georgie' in our film shows traits of the strong female.
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