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The list Stock characters includes
The Baxter, Dawn of the Dragonslayer, Outlaw, Gus Heege and Blonde stereotype.
The list consists of 76 members
and 25 sublists.
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Dawn of the Dragonslayer
Holy warrior
Overview: The Paladins, also called the Twelve Peers, are twelve legendary knights, the foremost members of Charlemagne's court in the 8th century. They first appear in the medieval (12th century) chanson de geste ...Genre: Action, Adventure, FantasyDirector: Anne K. BlackCast: Richard McWilliams, Nicola Posener, Philip Brodie, Ian Cullen, Maggie Daniels, Michael O'FlahertyProducer: Anne K. Black, Kynan GriffinWhen Will's father is killed by a dragon, he embarks on an epic journey filled by vengeance that leads...
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The Baxter
2005 film by Michael Showalter
Overview: The Baxter is a 2005 American comedy film written by, directed by and starring comedian Michael Showalter. A "Baxter", as defined by the film, is the nice, dull guy in a romantic comedy who is dumped at ...Release date: 24 April 2005Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceDirector: Michael ShowalterCast: Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, Zak Orth, Michael Ian BlackProducer: Holly Becker, Caroline KaplanWriter: Michael ShowalterIn the style of a Howard Hawks comedy, Baxter follows the twists and turns of a young man's life during the two weeks before his wedding. 0
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Pop icon
celebrity, character or object regarded as constituting a defining characteristic of a given society or era
Overview: A pop icon is a celebrity, character, or object whose exposure in popular culture is regarded as constituting a defining characteristic of a given society or era. The usage of the term is largely subjective ... 0
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Femme fatale
Stock character; beautiful but mischievous and traitorous woman
Overview: A femme fatale (FEM fə-TA(H)L, lit. 'fatal woman'), sometimes called a maneater, Mata Hari, or vamp, is a stock character of a mysterious, beautiful, and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her ... 0
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Blonde stereotype
stereotypes of blond-haired people
Overview: Blonde stereotypes are stereotypes of blonde-haired people. Sub-types of this stereotype include the "blonde bombshell" and the "dumb blonde". Blondes have historically been portrayed as physically at ... 0
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Caveman
common name of prehistoric human species
Overview: The caveman is a stock character representative of primitive humans in the Paleolithic. The popularization of the type dates to the early 20th century, when Neanderthals were influentially described as ... 0
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Superhero
Type of stock character
Overview: A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses superpowers or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role ... 0
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Outlaw
Person declared as outside the protection of the law
Overview: In historical legal systems, an outlaw is a person declared as outside the protection of the law. In pre-modern societies, this takes the burden of active persecution of a criminal from the authorities ... 0
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Jungle girl
stock Tarzanesque female character in comics and fiction
Overview: A jungle girl (so-called, but usually adult woman) is an archetype or stock character, often used in popular fiction, of a female adventurer, superhero or even a damsel in distress living in a jungle or ... 0
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Spoiled child
Derogatory term for an offspring who is overindulged by their parents
Overview: A spoiled child or spoiled brat is a derogatory term aimed at children who exhibit behavioral problems from being overindulged by their parents or other caregivers. Children and teens who are perceived ... 0
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Feral child
human child who has lived isolated from human contact from a very young age
Overview: A feral child (also called wild child) is a young individual who has lived isolated from human contact from a very young age, with little or no experience of human care, social behavior, or language. Such ... 0
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Warrior
person specializing in combat or warfareOverview: A warrior is a guardian specializing in combat or warfare, especially within the context of a tribal or clan-based warrior culture society that recognizes a separate warrior aristocracy, class, or caste ... 0
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Leprechaun
Irish legendary creature
Overview: A leprechaun (Irish: lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men ... 0
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Stock character
Literary or social stereotype used to create characters or determine their role in a story
Overview: A stock character, also known as a character archetype, is a type of character in a narrative (e.g. a novel, play, television show, or film) whom audiences recognize across many narratives or as part of ... 0
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Nerd
Descriptive term, often used pejoratively, indicating that a person is overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially impaired
Overview: A nerd is a person seen as overly intellectual, obsessive, introverted, or lacking social skills. Such a person may spend inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, little known, or non-mainstream activities ... 0
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Girl next door
Archetype of a cute, kind, unassuming, and honest woman or girl, often in a romantic story
Overview: The girl next door is a young female stock character who is often used in romantic stories. She is named so because she often lives next door to the protagonist or is a childhood friend. They start out ... 0
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Stereotype
Over-generalized belief about a particular category of people
Overview: In social psychology, a stereotype is a generalized belief about a particular category of people. It is an expectation that people might have about every person of a particular group. The type of expe ... 0
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Villain
Evil character in a story
Overview: A villain (also known as a "black hat" or "bad guy"; the feminine form is villainess) is a stock character, whether based on a historical narrative or one of literary fiction. Random House Unabridged ... 0
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Sidekick
Subordinate but significant character
Overview: A sidekick is a slang expression for a close companion or colleague who is, or is generally regarded as, subordinate to those whom they accompany. 0
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Clown
A comic performer often for children's entertainment
Overview: A clown is a person who performs physical comedy and arts in an open-ended fashion, typically while wearing distinct makeup or costuming and reversing folkway-norms. The art of performing as a clown is ... 0
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