Who are the typical character archetypes in 'the hero and the villain novel'?

One popular archetype is the power - hungry villain. They crave more and more power, like All For One in the original series. Another is the vengeful villain. They have a grudge against someone or the whole hero society and will stop at nothing to get their revenge. There's also the mad scientist type. They conduct unethical experiments, often creating dangerous things in the pursuit of knowledge or power.

There's often a mentor figure. This character has more experience and knowledge than the hero and guides them on their journey. For instance, in some novels, it could be an old wizard or a wise elder.

Teenagers are often typical readers. They are attracted to the idea of heroes and the exciting adventures in these novels.

There are often sidekicks. These are characters who support the hero. They could be friends, like a loyal companion who has been with the hero through thick and thin. They might not have as much power as the hero but they offer other things like comic relief or practical advice.

Typical characters in a 'counterfeit hero novel' include, of course, the counterfeit hero. This person is likely to be charming on the surface but with a self - serving and unheroic core. There are usually people around him who admire and believe in him without question. They could be his friends or fans. Another type of character is the one who starts to see through his facade. This could be a rival who is jealous of his false popularity or someone with a strong sense of justice who just can't stand the deception.

Well, it's hard to simply classify them as either. The character in Watchmen has moments of heroic actions but also makes morally ambiguous choices that could be seen as villainous.

In 'The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass', the main character is Aria. She was a villainess but gets a chance to change things. In 'I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss', the female lead is the villainess who has to deal with the final boss. Often, the main characters in these novels are villainesses who are trying to rewrite their fates, either by changing their personalities or their actions in the story.

There is, of course, the hero themselves. They are often brave and have some kind of special ability or quality. Then there are the sidekicks. These characters support the hero, usually with their own unique skills. And there are villains. They are the ones causing trouble and standing in the hero's way.

In addition to the hero and the sage, there could be side characters like the hero's comrades. These are the ones who fight alongside the hero, share his adventures, and might also be a bit rowdy and less refined compared to the sage. There could also be the sage's disciples or followers. They look up to the sage and are often involved in the more intellectual or spiritual aspects of the story, which can also be related to the relationship between the hero and the sage.

Soldiers. They are on the front line of the war, facing danger directly. They are the ones who fight for their country and comrades.