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Archetype of the Week: The Rookie |
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Written by Steve
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Friday, 28 May 2010 03:06 |
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The rookie is the new kid on the block who doesn't have a lot of experience. Unlike the hot shot, he also doesn't have an amazing knack for his line of work. He's just a regular guy starting his career. As a newbie, most rookies are subjected to all sorts of condescension, practical jokes, and initiation rights that they have to put up with if they want to earn their place in the group. In many stories, especially cop movies, the rookie's career will move in one of two directions: either he'll prove himself and become one of the heroes, or he'll die, usually in a way that is either darkly comical or sufficiently tragic to spur the heroes on so they can avenge him.
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