Description of the Thief

The Thief is an archetype that steals for the sheer pleasure of enjoyment, or because he feels obliged to help the poor. The Good Thief steals on behalf of others, Robin Hood is an example of this, and is relieved of all wrongdoing because he is motivated to helping others. The highest and most respected of the thieves is the jewel thief, he is associated with glamour, class, and sophistication. The Bank Thief has some degree of respect because his targets are mainly corporate and impersonal and it implies that the thief has an intelligent and strategic mind. The Street Thief and Pickpocket rank lowest because they rob innocent individuals and their strategies usually only yield small profit.