I came across this video today, and I have to say I find the idea of the character shifting between archetypal roles as they go through their story fascinating.

The way he presents it, the character goes through four phases:

The Orphan (a character cut off from others)The Wanderer (a character seeking an answer)The Warrior (a character fighting against challenges)The Martyr (a character who is willing to sacrifice themselves for their goals)

Now, he shows this as a four-act structure situa...