CHARACTER TYPE AND TROPE THESAURUS

BIG FUNSTER



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HELPFUL TIP:

Using a trope or archetype helps readers quickly understand a character, but stopping there creates a weak and predictable figure. Instead, add depth with a unique backstory, emotional wounds, and related fears and flaws. You can also break expectations with an unusual job, relationship, secret, or positive trait.
DESCRIPTION:
This character is likable and physically large with an even bigger personality. Though they play the jester through verbal wit or physical comedy, they have many qualities that endear them to others, making them more than just comic relief.

FICTIONAL EXAMPLES:
Porthos (The Three Musketeers), Hagrid (the Harry Potter series), Fat Amy (Pitch Perfect), Brittany Forgler (Brittany Runs a Marathon), Tommy Callahan (Tommy Boy), the Genie (Disney's Aladdin)

COMMON STRENGTHS:
AFFECTIONATE, CHARMING, CONFIDENT, EASYGOING, EMPATHETIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, EXTROVERTED, FLAMBOYANT, FLIRTATIOUS, FRIENDLY, FUNNY, GENEROUS, KIND, OPTIMISTIC, PLAYFUL, UNINHIBITED, UNSELFISH, WHIMSICAL, WITTY

COMMON WEAKNESSES:
CHILDISH, DISORGANIZED, EXTRAVAGANT, FLAKY, FOOLISH, FRIVOLOUS, GULLIBLE, IMPATIENT, IMPULSIVE, INATTENTIVE, IRRESPONSIBLE, MELODRAMATIC, MISCHIEVOUS, REBELLIOUS, RECKLESS, SELF-INDULGENT

ASSOCIATED ACTIONS, BEHAVIORS, AND TENDENCIES:
Having a good sense of humor
Being the life of the party
Having a carefree attitude
Being quick-witted; always having a sharp comeback
Being outgoing and fitting easily into various groups
Not taking themselves too seriously
Being enthusiastic
Playing pranks on people
Being a night owl
Finding the silver lining in difficult situations
Using self-deprecating humor
Being a social butterfly
Being outspoken
Speaking in a loud voice
Tending to dominate conversations
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FEARS THAT MIGHT LIMIT THE CHARACTER:
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SITUATIONS THAT WILL CHALLENGE THEM:
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INNER STRUGGLES TO GIVE THEM DEPTH:
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CLICHÉS TO BE AWARE OF:
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UNEXPECTED OCCUPATIONS FOR THIS CHARACTER:
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