Rebellious Princess



Basic Outline: The Rebellious Princess is the child of wealth and privilege who has turned her back on that privilege for a noble cause. the Rebellious Princess is not always a woman, but it is the most common form that this archetype takes. The Rebellious Princess has normally given up the privileged that she was raised with in exchange for making the world a better place and proving that she is more than a spoiled little girl. She is not looking for adventure, but acceptance and meaning.

Good Examples- Princess Leia, Marle (Chrono Trigger), Gilgamesh Wulfenbach (Phil Folgio's "Girl Genius"), Simon Tam (Joss Whedon's "Firefly"), Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

Motivation: The Rebellious Princess wants to fix the system- not just change it, but fix it. She is willing to destroy it and rebuild it or disassemble it and start over if that is necessary but she is going to make the world a better place. The Rebellious Princess is driven by a disgust for either her parents or the privileged lifestyle that she was born into (or both). She acts to prove that she is not like 'them', and acts out of a hidden powerful sense of guilt masked as rebellious fire and and urgent sense of duty to the cause.

The Rebellious Princess will generally work well with the group, because she understands that she cannot succeed alone; but will cause friction because she expects to be listened to and will generally act as though she is the leader. The Rebellious Princess will get along well with the Dutiful Samurai, the Comic Relief and the Wise Scholar. She will find a cause in common with the Callow Youth. She will be frustrated by the Cynical Veteran and the Fated Ronin, and dislike the Dark Anti-hero and Wild Man. She will see a rival in the Composed Master and Natural Leader.

Sample Description for this character (feel free to print this off).

Description: You are the child of wealth and privilege, but have turned your back on that privilege for a noble cause, giving up the privileges that your were raised with in exchange for a chance at making the world a better place and proving that your are more than a spoiled little brat. You want to fix the system- not just change it, but fix it and you are willing to destroy it and rebuild it or disassemble it and start over if that is necessary. You are driven by a disgust for your parents and the privileged lifestyle that you were born into. You work well with the group, but will cause friction because you expect other to work together as a team- and listen to you.