Scene 39: Character Archetype Series, The Seducer

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Some call them a femme fatale or homme fatale for a man. These are beautiful people using their looks and charm to take control of every situation. They're conniving and value only what they want. And nothing will stop them.

Strengths of the Seducer

Charismatic

Beauty

Smooth talker

Weaknesses of the Seducer

No morals

Controlling

No loyalty

The Seducer's Motivation:

To run the show. They want power and control at all costs.

Character archetype examples:

Cleopatra

Tony Stark

Villanelle from Killing Eve

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