Essay On Reoccurring Archetypes In The Movies Of Quentin Tarantino

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Director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino has a unique style that is easily recognizable and sets him apart from other film directors. Witty dialogue and blood and violence have become a staple of a Tarantino film. However, another crucial element to his films are the characters. The characters throughout Quentin Tarantino's most popular films share attributes with one another. The three most reoccurring archetypes in his movies are the anti-heroes, avengers, and the double agents. The anti-heroes of the Tarantino films are usually the main characters; they're depicted by the ruthlessness and lack of sensitivity in their persona. Examples of these types of characters in the movies of Quentin Tarantino is the protagonist group from the film

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