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Star-Crossed

by Loren Baily

A teenage boy got out of the car and slammed the door shut. Reid didn’t know him, but he wore what Reid recognized as their school’s letterman jacket for football.

“Hey, Alyssa,” the guy called to her with a smirk.

Alyssa didn’t even turn to him as she waved a hand and said back, “Austin.”

They kept walking toward her house, but Reid could tell when Austin noticed his eyes bythe way he froze where he stood.

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In 3–5 sentences, analyze how Star-Crossed uses archetypes from classical literature to create characters that can be universally understood by today’s readers.

Star-Crossed uses the archetype of the teenage boy as the football player, a popular and confident figure often seen in high school settings. This archetype is recognizable to readers from classical literature, such as the hero figure in Greek myths or Shakespearean plays. By incorporating this archetype, the character of Austin becomes easily understood and relatable to today's readers. Additionally, Alyssa's response to Austin's presence hints at the archetype of the strong, independent female character who is not easily swayed by societal expectations. This archetype is also commonly seen in literature and helps to further develop the characters in a way that resonates with readers.