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What archetype does the movie Pretty Woman represent? What are the archetypes for the hero (Richard Gere) and the heroine (Julia Roberts)?

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Pretty Woman represents the age old fairy tale theme of a helpless woman and Prince Charming. Julia Roberts, the heroine, is the twentieth century archetype of Cinderella and Richard Gere, the hero, is Prince Charming. My Fair Lady, a classic movie, is also an archetype for Pretty Woman.