This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust.

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SOURCES

The Greek Myths, Robert Graves
Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Bravo Shows - Peacock
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu

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