CHARACTER TYPE AND TROPE THESAURUS

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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 sexy woman knows her physical strengths and freely wields them to gain attention from others. Where some may see sensuality and provocativeness as negatives, she embraces them—often to get what she wants.

FICTIONAL EXAMPLES:
Aphrodite (Greek mythology), Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?), Stifler's Mom (American Pie), “Hot Lips” Houlihan (M*A*S*H*)

COMMON STRENGTHS:
ADVENTUROUS, AMBITIOUS, BOLD, CHARMING, CONFIDENT, EXTROVERTED, FLAMBOYANT, FLIRTATIOUS, FRIENDLY, PASSIONATE, PERSUASIVE, PLAYFUL, SENSUAL

COMMON WEAKNESSES:
CONTROLLING, DEVIOUS, DISHONEST, DISLOYAL, EXTRAVAGANT, FRIVOLOUS, GREEDY, HAUGHTY, JEALOUS, MANIPULATIVE, MATERIALISTIC, SCATTERBRAINED, SELF-INDULGENT, SLEAZY, SPOILED, UNINTELLIGENT, VAIN

ASSOCIATED ACTIONS, BEHAVIORS, AND TENDENCIES:
Enjoying being the center of attention
Having a flair for fashion
Embracing her sensuality
Dressing to accentuate her physical strengths
Being confident in social situations
Knowing how to attract others
Not being afraid to take risks
Being comfortable working alone
Being unwilling to compromise
Taking great care to maintain her looks
Enjoying sex and having it off
Spending money on clothing and makeup
Carefully curating her image on social media
Worrying about her image
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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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TWIST THIS TROPE WITH A CHARACTER WHO...:
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UNEXPECTED OCCUPATIONS FOR THIS CHARACTER:
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