Intro
Been a while since I have done one of these, but I am back with another 12 Archetypes with Disney. This time, we are exploring the Archetype of the rebel. The rebel is a character who rebels against the ones who currently have power. So let's dive in and see which characters are considered Rebels in my opinion.
What Is The Rebel Archetype?
The rebel is also known as the revolutionary or the outlaw, representing a challenge to the cultural shadow. They are a catalyst for change, wanting freedom and wanting to dismantle oppressive systems. They are a figure of transformation, tearing down what no longer serves the greater good, to make room for new growth and progress.
Character Strengths
- Resilience: They have a lot of resilience and don't back down when they are caught. They often don't seem to be afraid of the people they fight against.
- Resourcefulness: Being an outcast, they often will have to work with what they have.
- Ability To Inspire: They are often leaders of a rebel group and not simply working on their own. They have the ability to inspire others to make a change in the world.
Character Weaknesses
- Lack of power, status, and resources: They are an outcast, usually living as a poor person. They don't have any power or status, and they don't have the amount of resources others have. This can sometimes make it hard for them to fight against the people in power.
Disney Character Examples
Esmeralda (Hunchback Of Notre Dame)
Esmeralda is definitely the example of a rebel archetype. She is an outcast, who needs to fight to survive and people want to chase her out of Paris. She is basically a leader of the outcast, fighting against Frolo for justice and a better life. She is not afraid when she is about to be arrested and uses her cleverness to get out of it (resourceful).
Robin Hood (Robin Hood)
Another outcast who stands up against the one in power. Just like Esmeralda, he doesn't necessarily try to save himself, but save others who have it worse. He does not only mess with Prince John, but steals from him and give it back to the poor. He is the leader of the merry man and has a whole underground operation to go against their current ruler.
Merida (Brave)
This one is a bit different than the other two, but I consider Merida a rebel character. She is a princess and technically is the one in power, but she still is suppressed and not allowed to do the things she really wants to. Being forced to marry someone. She goes against it, by fighting for her own hand and stopping her mother from handing her over to one of the others. Though her mother doesn't approve, she is resourceful. She knows how to survive in the forest, and knows how to feed her mother when she is turned into a bear. By the end of the movie, she has made a change, breaking the tradition of marriage and choosing her own destiny.
Pocahontas (Pocahontas)
Though there isn't someone who is in power suppressing her, she is kind of a Rebel. Basically, both her and John Smith are rebels. They come from different parts, watching their two groups fight against each other. But they go against their leaders will and spend time together and learn more about each other. Not only that, they want to make a change and stop their people from fighting. By the end of the movie, Pocahontas has made the change they wanted to make. In the second movie, she is more of a rebel as well. At first she goes to London to meet the king and queen, but the moment things go wrong and she is blamed, she rises up and fights. Not only for her people, but for herself. She fights against Ratcliffe who has a lot of power.
Conclusion
So these are the characters I can think of who would fit the Rebel character archetype. Do you agree with these picks? Do you think there are some that I've forgotten? Let me know in the comments, I would love to hear your opinions. Hope you all have a great day and see you in the next post!
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