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| Archetype | Role in the Drama | Narrative Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Controls through fear, money, or guilt. Often the center of gravity. | Creates the rules; the obstacle everyone must rebel against or appease. | | The Peacekeeper | Absorbs tension, smooths over arguments, sacrifices their own needs. | The pressure valve; when they break, the family collapses. | | The Black Sheep | Rejected for non-conformity. Often the most honest, but most punished. | The truth-teller; exposes the family’s hypocrisy. | | The Golden Child | The favorite; burdened by impossible standards and entitlement. | The mirror; shows how the family rewards compliance over authenticity. | | The Outsider (Spouse/Partner) | The rational observer who falls into the trap. | The catalyst; asks the questions the family refuses to ask. |
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