What is the function of a character archetype in literature

In literature, an archetype is a typical, or well known character, an action or a specific situation that are there to represent universal patterns of human nature, therefore, an archetype, also known as universal symbol or a common theme, may be a character, a theme, a symbol, or in some instances even a setting, such as the park

Icannot i see the question but i can tell you that’s indirect characterization consists of traits but very implicit.