archetypal

Doctorow novel, which depicts the intersecting lives of archetypal fictional characters from vastly different backgrounds, as well as historical figures.

And while this was all happening, there were all these other archetypal imperatives getting at me, like what about dancing?

The characters seem conscious that they are playing archetypal heroic or tragic roles.

For all of his archetypal good looks, Redford had 10 times the depth underneath, bringing volatility and humanity to even his most surface roles.

The archetypal spin doctor, his reputation as a behind-the scenes fixer, schemer and schmoozer earned him the nickname, "the Prince of Darkness".