The Sidekick/Friend
Every hero needs a friend. The sidekick archetype sometimes adds humor to the story, but always acts as the hero's loyal friend, confidant and most trusted ally. The donkey in Shrek, Hermione and Ron in Harry Potter, Robin in Batman, the Dwarfs in Snow White, Patrick Starfish in SpongeBob, Chewbacca in Star Wars, Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes, Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio, and the genie, Abu and the carpet in Aladdin.
Comicbook Sidekicks
Disney Sidekicks
TV and Movie Sidekicks
This article explains the purpose and characteristics of the Sidekick character in fiction.
The Character known as Sidekick
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Comicbook Sidekicks
Disney Sidekicks
TV and Movie Sidekicks
This article explains the purpose and characteristics of the Sidekick character in fiction.
The Character known as Sidekick
Watch the video to learn more.