A MacGuffin Carrier is a character whose primary narrative function is to possess, protect, or be the target of a pursuit for the story's MacGuffin.
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Character & Trope Terms Starting With M
The character & trope terms that begin with M, in alphabetical order.
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Definitions of Character & Trope Terms Starting With M
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An eccentric or unhinged inventor whose experiments often spiral out of control.
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The Magical Mentor is a character archetype who guides the protagonist on their journey by providing wisdom, training, and supernatural aid.
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A whimsical female character who exists solely to teach brooding male protagonists to embrace life.
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The Manipulative Politician is an antagonist archetype who uses charisma, deceit, and political power to achieve their self-serving goals.
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A Mary Sue is a pejorative term for an idealized and seemingly perfect fictional character who is often criticized as being poorly written or a form of authorial wish fulfillment.
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A masked vigilante is a character who operates outside the law to fight crime and deliver justice, using a costume and concealed identity to protect themselves and inspire fear or hope.
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The Master Thief is a character archetype of a highly skilled and often charismatic criminal who specializes in elaborate heists and seemingly impossible thefts.
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A town leader balancing civic duty, political ambition, and personal flaws.
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The medium is a character archetype with the ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead, serving as a conduit between the living world and the afterlife.
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The Mentor is an archetypal character who prepares the hero for their journey by providing guidance, training, a crucial tool, or essential wisdom.
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The Mentor Protector is a character archetype who not only guides the hero with wisdom but also actively uses their skills to physically defend the hero from harm.
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A soldier-for-hire whose allegiance is dictated by contract and compensation.
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A character mindset in which one believes they are destined to save others or the world.
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A Mirror Character, often a type of foil, is a character who shares many similarities with the protagonist but whose different choices highlight the protagonist's own journey.
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The monster sympathizer is an archetype in horror and fantasy films who sees the humanity within the 'monster' and advocates for its compassion and understanding.
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A mythical beast ally is a legendary creature that assists the protagonist, embodying ancient powers and wisdom.
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