Character Archetypes

In the book, The Uninvited by Tim Wynne-Jones, character archetypes are not set in stone. These book is about two characters who are confused about who own a house. This story is set in Canada in a very dark, muddy setting.

There are two main characters who have appeared in the story so far. These two characters do not contain many of the features of any archetype, but most likely because the author wanted to create suspense. These two characters named Mimi and Jay are the first two characters you encounter in the story. They do not have the characteristics of a herald, shapeshifter, shadow, trickster, hero, mentor, or threshhold guardian. The story has much more of a journal entry type feel to it. Evidence of any true archetypes are none while elements of archetypes are there but there isn't enough evidence to prove a character has a certain archetype.

Making Connections

"There was a ratty looking Yamaha keyboard and several other electronnic thingies strew on the floor, their little LED glowing in readiness. Guitars were arrayed on the stands around Action Central. So was what she though must be an electronic drum kit. There were mikes on the stasnds, speakers and headphones, and a music stand and..." Tim Wynne-Jones, The Uninvited, Page 38.

How this connects to me is that I also live for music like this character. I am building a studio myself and this text has triggered many familiar names and images. This excerpt truly connects me to the book. The detail that follows this excerpt will truly illuminate and grab the attention of any musician that is familiar with recording studios. It is easy to relate and ponder the ideas this character had because of his knowledge about music. The "Yamaha" keyboard, the "guitars on the stands". These keywords really brought this room and character to life.