CARETAKER

Shadow ​(Dark side)

- So self-sacrificial that she gives up absolutely everything for the care of another, which leads to self-destruction
- Doesn't take the time to address her own needs or issues
- Need to take care of others could lead to nosiness, micromanagement, neediness and codependency, which could ultimately destroy her relationships with others/ the Protagonist
- Her idea of "care" could actually be warped, deranged and psychologically/ physically harmful 
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Examples

Harry Potter: Molly Weasley
Film/ TV: ​Mrs. Doubtfire in Mrs. Doubtfire; Wendy Torrance in The Shining; Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender; Annie Wilkes in Misery (shadow)
Shakespeare: Nurse in Romeo & Juliet; Aemelia in The Comedy of Errors; Paulina in A Winter's Tale

​Persona (Characteristics)

- Protector and nurturer of others, particularly the Protagonist
- Empathetic, compassionate, giving, generous, helpful, sensitive, positive, natural people-person
- Understanding of others' problems and needs and works to help them achieve a new level of personal fulfillment and comfort
- Make all of the difference to others' lives and expect little to nothing in return
- Often good cooks
- Willing to sacrifice their own comfort and well-being for the care of others 
- Have a strong sense of morality/ right and wrong, and encourage those around them to live a moral life despite antagonistic forces around them
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