1. By: Tommy Ristau

2.  This is a character archetype
 This type of character is represented as a
kind and wise, older father-type figure who
uses personal knowledge of people and the
world to help tell stories and offer guidance
that may impress upon his audience a sense
of who they are and who they might
become.

3.  Example-Moses
 Lived from 1391–1271 BC
 Part of Ancient Middle Eastern Culture
 Archetype during this culture would
most likely be seen in religious figures

4.  Leads his people through the Red Sea in
Exodus
 Must have been wise/important because he
was given 10 commandments by God
 Lived to be 120 years old!
 One of the most important prophets of all
time

5.  Example-Nestor
 Lived during the Trojan war
 Was a very wise man but his advice did not
always yield desired results
 Wise men/elders not respected quite as much
as in other societies
◦ Such as Ancient China

6.  Elder statesmen of the Greeks during the
Trojan War
 “The master of the courteous word, the clear-
voiced orator”
 Lived to a very great age

7.  Romans took most of their mythology God’s
from the Greeks but renamed them.
 Example-Minerva
 Roman Empire has often had wise slaves
because of their huge dependence on Slavery
 Roman leaders were not the wisest because
of the way they were selected

8.  Goddess of wisdom
 Often show with an owl, which is a symbol of
her wisdom
 Frequently used on university seals

9.  Example-Mahatma Gandhi
 Indian Independence movement
◦ Civil rights movement
 Plenty of Racism going on during time period

10.  Knows that all humans should be treated
equal
◦ Fights to stop racism and get rights in South Africa
 Was not afraid to express what he believed
was right
◦ Ends up in prison multiple times because of this
 Had many great ideas on making peace
 One of the most influential people of all time

11.  Example-Yoda
 From Star wars
 Master of the force

12.  Wisest being in the universe
 Lived to be over 900 years old
 Helps the Jedi defeat the Sith with his
knowledge of the force and life
 Spends lots of time meditating on a floating
chair

13.  Example-Albus Dumbledore
 Harry Potter Series
◦ By J.K. Rowling
 Harry Potter is one of the most read/watched
series in modern culture.

14.  Dumbledore is a mentor and example for
Harry and the other characters throughout
the book
 He is the most talented wizard in the world
 Long white beard look
 Sets up Harry to beat Voldemort

15.  Mr. Howell!!!