Child (archetype)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The child archetype is portrayed in literature in various ways.

It can take the form of a child who displays adult-like qualities giving, for example, wise advice to their friends or viceversa (like the character Raymond in the film Rain Man).

[edit] Examples

• Linus Van Pelt from Peanuts
• Tommy Pickles from Rugrats and All Grown Up
• Arnold from Hey Arnold
• Pippin from Lord of The Rings
• Butters Stotch from South Park
• Jesus Christ