scrubs

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Scrubs, “My First Day” Amazon (and other retailers)
1. Match the characters to the list of archetypes again with the help of hints. There are fewer main characters, so not all of the archetypes will be matched up.
2. How are the characters exagerated or changed to enhance the comedy?
Main characters:
Zach Braff as John Michael “J.D.” Dorian
Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid
Donald Faison as Christopher Turk
Neil Flynn as the “Janitor”
Ken Jenkins as Bob Kelso
John C. McGinley as Perry Cox
Judy Reyes as Carla Espinosa
Character Archetypes:
Boss
Informs new residents of “rules” – ruffling feathers
Rule 5: Dont Wake me – demands respect
Questions Professors decision about surgery because believe intern has no chance at the hospital
“You page me immediately”
Spunky Kid
Wakes up Boss regardless of warning – shows moxie
Doesn’t believe she can perform procedures – lacks self assuredness
Chief
Welcomes all new interns to hospital
Is always in the background during crucial moments
Bad Boy
Talks down to a nurse
Talks down to the Lost Soul
Arrogantly misdiagnoses patient, yet doesn’t believe they are wrong
Best Friend (usually opposite sex of main character due to heterosexual norms of tv shows)
Supported by others after failure in surgery
Charmer (usually opposite sex of main character due to heterosexual norms of tv shows)
After being told to just leave, gives name and flirts
New to the hospital – mysterious
When confronted with inappropriateness of relationship, turns it around and playfully blames younger participant for seducing them – rogueish
Lost Soul
Tells one night stand to drop act – no touchy-feely stuff
Hides relationship with doctor and mother’s illness – secret
Can diagnose patient without examining patient – “bad ass”
Recites textbook example of method for diagnosing post surgery complications – “bad ass”
Diagnoses two patient when other doctors cannot – “bad ass”, did I say they were a bad ass?
Professor
Picks a borderline intern to assist in surgery and explains reasoning
Explains procedure even when the resident messes up – sugar
Removes intern from surgery when he doesnt respond – dirt
Warrior
Repeatedly asks to participate in surgery – relentless
Tries to encourage the Best Friend
Has to know why Lost Soul does not want to participate in surgery – does not tolerate dishonesty
Feels bad about getting upset with Lost Soul of missed oppurtunity and aplogizes – internal conflict / won’t win at all costs