According to Merriam-Webster, an archetype is "the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype; also : a perfect example". I would be happy to provide you with eight different types of archetypes.
1. The hero (or heroine), one who is the epitome of goodness and perseveres to defeat "the bad guy"- Wesley from The Princess Bride.
2. The innocent youth, one who needs protection because of their naivety or weakness - Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
3. The doppelganger, someone who mirrors a character and fulfills their evil desires - Mr. Hyde from The Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
4. The villain, the character who does bad things because they are essentially warped - Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life.
5. The scapegoat, the poor individual who takes the fall for all of life's mishaps - Snowball in Animal Farm.
6. The mentor, their purpose is to protect the main character - Korbin Dallas in The Fifth Element.
7. The sidekick, a complement to the main character - Tonto in The Lone Ranger.
8. The parent, someone who protects, guides, and nurtures - The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.
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