About this episode

Jolenta explores the Protector and Gladiator archetypes in TV characters and their motivations.

This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES The Greek Myths, Robert Graves Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows - Peacock The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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