Types of Characters in Literature

TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATURECruz, Joeselle Nicole C.BSMT-2C, July 13, 2015 Mr. Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar university, Philippines

I learn about types of characters in literature, electronic research, and

citing references by completing this exercise.

PROTAGONISTSANTAGONISTS

SUPPORT CHARACTERSCHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

BRAIN EXERCISE

Don’t try to be the

first, try to be the best.

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http://www.routledge.com/cw/landau-9780240820606/s1/archetypes/

1. Types of ProtagonistsThere are four types of protagonists.

41. THE HERO

2. THE ANTI-HERO3. THE TRAGIC HERO4. THE CARICATURE

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HERO “A person has heroic qualities

or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hero

In my own words: A person who has brave acts and admired for his achievements

My own example: Superman

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ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO “A protagonist who lacks the

attributes that make a heroic figure, as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or attitude marked by action or purpose, and the like. “

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antihero

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In my own words: a character lacking of heroic qualities

My own example: Macbeth in the play The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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TRAGIC HERO

TRAGIC HERO

“A great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero

In my own words: A character who is ordain to experience pain or distress

My own example: Jack, in the movie Titanic


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CARICATURE

CARICATURE

“A picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/caricature?s=t

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In my own words: A character that gives a humorous touch to the subject.

My own example: Mr. Chadband of Bleakhouse





2. Types of AntagonistsThere are five kinds of antagonists.

61. THE MAIN ANTAGONIST

2. THE NEMESIS3. THE SHAPE-SHIFTER4. THE CHANGE AGENT

5. THE ROMANTIC ANGLE





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ANTAGONIST

“Someone who opposes someone else”

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/antagonist

In my own words: Someone who attacks or tries to harm another.

My own example: Jeanine Matthews of Divergent








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NEMESIS

“An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. “

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nemesis

In my own words: An enemy that can cause a great amount of trouble.

My own example: Tom and Jerry









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SHAPE-SHIFTER

“Ability of an entity to physically transform into another being or form.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapeshifting

In my own words: A character that can change its identity.

My own example: Stanton of “The Daughters of the Moon”









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CHANGE AGENT

“A person from inside or outside the organization who helps an organization transform itself by focusing on such matters as organizational effectiveness, improvement, and development.”

http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-definition-role-quiz.html

In my own words: A character that has a good intention in an organization.

My own example: Tori of Divergent









ROMANTIC ANGLE

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

“Involving three people. While it can refer to two people independently romantically linked with a third”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle

In my own words: Two or three people involved but one of them loves the other.

My own example: Edward and Bella of the Twilight series.





3. Types of Support CharactersThere are six types of supporting characters.

61. THE SIDEKICK CHARACTER2. THE MENTOR CHARACTER

3. THE FOIL CHARACTER4. THE COMIC RELIEF

CHARACTER5. THE EXTRAS

6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy)





SIDEKICK11

CONFIDANT

“A close companion or comrade.”

https://www.wordnik.com/words/sidekick

In my own words: A character who is associated with another character; assistant

My own example: Jack Kirby, the sidekick of Captain America









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ROMANTIC ANGLE

“A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mentor

In my own words: Someone or experienced person who guide the other person.

My own example: Professor Albus Dumbledore of Harry Potter









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FOIL

“A character who contrasts with another character in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_%28literature%29

In my own words: A character that emphasizes the other character by distinctiveness

My own example: Draco Malfoy can be seen as a foil to the Harry Potter character.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature)







COMIC RELIEF

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COMIC RELIEF

“A humorous character” https://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief

In my own words: A character that plays a ridiculous or silly act

My own example: Johnny Cage of Mortal Combat


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief



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EXTRAS

“Characters which have something of superior quality. “

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/extra

In my own words: Characters that were additional to the story.

My own example: People in the street who are paid for the small act they did.









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CHORUS

“Who comment on the action of a play without participation in it.”

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/drama_glossary.html

In my own words: A character that does not involve in the actual scene but uses his/her own words upon playing.

My own example: Tennessee William’s The Glass Menagerie.






4. Types of Character DevelopmentThere are two types of character development.

61. THE FLAT CHARACTER

2. THE ROUND CHARACTER





FLAT CHARACTER

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COMIC RELIEF

“Two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.”

http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character

In my own words: A minor character who does not undergo big change

My own example: Neville Longbottom of Harry Potter









ROUND CHARACTER

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ROUND CHARACTER

“Are complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.”


In my own words: A major character who encounters conflict and change by it.

My own example: Harry Potter





5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICECruz, Joeselle Nicole C.BSMT-2C, Humanities 13July 13, 2015Mr. Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

I personalize my learning about the types of literary characters by completing

this activity.

1. NEW INPUTS2. CONNECTIONS3. APPLICATIONS

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New concepts learned

I learned how to cite references propely. I was able to use paraphrase in my own. This activity brings out my creativity specially on ideas.

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of…

It helps me recall my favorite movies and its characters. The way I look and analyze between one person to another. It reminds me that I should cite the reference I get.

CONNECTIONS19

Usefulness in real situations

Because of this activity, I can easily identify the type of character one possess when I am reading a story or watching a movie. It helps me analyze from one character to another.

APPLICATIONS20

Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

https://www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/gleneagle/Parents/LearningLab/English%20Resources/English%2010/Short%20Story%20and%20Novel%20Terms%2010.doc

Works Cited

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antihero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/caricature?s=t http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/antagonist

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