The Archetypes contd...

After Vogler describes the functions of the two most common archetypes in storytelling, the Hero and Mentor, he continues to elaborate on the complexities of other archetypes absolutely necessary for the creation of a story. He describes the functions of the Threshold Guardian, Herald, Shapeshifter, Shadow, Ally, and Trickster. All of these archetypes actions are centered around the Hero and are explained as having a positive, negative, or positive and negative impact on him/her and other characters. For example, the Ally often brings to light extra dimensions of the Hero's personalities through their interaction throughout the story, which every archetype is possible of doing, as well. This is often portrayed through guidance, similar to the Mentor. Without these other archetypes,a story of triumph could not be created. Every archetype is concrete, but at the same time capable of functioning through many variations. Surrounding each archetype is a goal to express what there function is in the story, but with flexibility. Essentially, the Shadow brings destruction, the Shapeshifter causes doubt and misdirection, the Threshold Guardians present obstacles, but all do so uniquely, allowing writers to project the greater depth of their characters and avoid stereotyping. Vogler notes that the combination and variations of archetypes form a complete human being.
The way in which Vogler describes each archetype through such detail, made the point that each archetype is very complex and human-like. These archetypes are extremely useful because they can be easily utilized to create a character of any writer's pleasing. Their function allows the audience to further understand their personality and motive in the movie, often in relation to the Hero.
What is so interesting to me is that after reading about all the different archetypes, the Hero seems to be the least complex. I would've thought as the main character, which the story is created around, their complexity should increase so that the audience could further connect with them. Although all the other archetypes are placed around the Hero's goal as secondary characters, I believe their importance is just as monumental to the development and outcome of the story. I have never looked at main characters in such a way before, only as the one that appears the most on the screen. In addition, I came up with a new personally way of viewing importance of the archetypes. It never occurred to me that there was a concrete model that described the steps in the storytelling process, which I now see can be applied to most all the stories I know of. I believe my unawareness to this pattern portrays the the necessity of the variations of the archetypes. The characters within the stories are always different, complex, and intriguing, and therefore you follow the characters on the same journey repeatedly because it is they who intrigue you and capture your attention.

Questions:
1. Is it the journey (pattern) that is more attractive or the characters that are present in the journey, or are they equally attractive?
2. What archetype(s) would the grandmother be in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?
3. Do you believe we embodied the majority of these archetypes on a daily basis? Does that mean we are all part of a Hero's journey?