It's always been a question in storytelling for me, what is the difference between an archetype and stereotype?
In the visual medium of screenwriting, it seems like the differences are more pronounced. In the movie Jaws, Quint, the old sea captain looks exactly like he should based on the dialogue and his dialogue is exactly what it should be based on his look.
Han Solo is just another swashbuckling space pirate out to save the princess.
In what ways can an artist make an archetype out of a stereotype? ... or vice versa?
In the visual medium of screenwriting, it seems like the differences are more pronounced. In the movie Jaws, Quint, the old sea captain looks exactly like he should based on the dialogue and his dialogue is exactly what it should be based on his look.
Han Solo is just another swashbuckling space pirate out to save the princess.
In what ways can an artist make an archetype out of a stereotype? ... or vice versa?
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