Post on 17-Aug-2015
TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREATHING, Ana Jamema M.BSMT2C- World LiteratureMr. 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
Nothing worth having comes easy.
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1. Types of ProtagonistsThere are four types of protagonists.
41. THE HERO
2. THE ANTI-HERO3. THE TRAGIC HERO4. THE CARICATURE
HERO A person, typically a man, who is
admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. “A war hero“
https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=meaning%20of%20hero
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A hero is form of character who does good.
I was crossing down the pedestrian lane when I saw an old lady with many loads and helped her cross the pedestrian lane.
HERO
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jose+Rizal&imgrc=OcAB5_8tHRHbGM%3A
ANTI-HERO
ANTI-HERO
A central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+anti+hero&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=Z0SeVb2kC877oQTis4iYBw&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAA&dpr=1#q=define+anti+hero
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Main cast in a story but does no good; does everything to get what he wants.
http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/
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
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In my own words: My own example:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero
CARICATURE
CARICATURE Is a description of a person using
exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
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In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+HOMER+SIMPSON&imgrc=02x6yL2r-JDtnM%3A
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
ANTAGONIST05
ANTAGONIST
A person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+gladys+reyes&imgrc=xmfuT_QFfaGgjM%3A
NEMESIS06
NEMESIS
Acts as a source of punishment for hubristic and wicked characters on universal moral grounds.
http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=WQ0a2dqFMwSrVM%3A
SHAPE-SHIFTER07
SHAPE-SHIFTER
Is a mythological creature that can change shape at will or in certain conditions.
http://www.yourdictionary.com/shape-shifter
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+JACOB+IN+BLACK&imgrc=8vZX1n2z10oO2M%3A
CHANGE AGENT0
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CHANGE AGENT
A change agent is a catalyst for change; one who causes change to occur.
http://www.yourdictionary.com/change-agent
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=CHARACTER+IN+XMEN+WEARING+BLUE+&imgrc=VuNhk50R5YZO5M%3A
ROMANTIC ANGLE
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
Possess an understanding of his inner-self or inner-world. He must also understand the value of his experiences through emotions, intuition, and feelings rather than logically reasoning.
http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-characteristics-romantic-hero-389399
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+pepe+le+pew&imgrc=3e0daavDWaAz5M%3A
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
Is a close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+ROBIN+IN+BATMAN+&imgrc=sfsc4cPmfswRMM%3A
MENTOR10
MENTOR
Is a typical character that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature.
http://literarydevices.net/archetype/
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+KUNG+FU+PANDA&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n1SfVZiEMob6yATq3JLYAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=J5dRdqOI2zYPXM%3A
FOIL12
FOIL
Is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.
http://literarydevices.net/?s=foil
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HERMIONE+GRANGER&imgrc=IBXwvB3ur6tj7M%3A
COMIC RELIEF
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COMIC RELIEF
Is the inclusion of a humorous character in an (otherwise serious work), often to relieve tension.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+OLAF&imgrc=qdOjjPvwmW5pwM%3A
EXTRAS14
EXTRAS
Are characters in a narrative that are not focused on by the primary storyline. Sometimes supporting characters may develop a complex back-story of their own, but this is usually in relation to the main character, rather than entirely independently.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporting_character
In my own words: My own example:
https://beautydart.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/beauty-in-the-movies-romeo-and-juliet/
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CHORUS
A group of singers and dancers in an ancient Greek play who take part in or talk about the things that are happening on stage.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HIGH+SCHOOL+MUSICAL+CHOIR+&imgrc=_fyWCs6sW3f_LM%3A
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
Is a two-dimensional character in that he is relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.
http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+MR+BEAN&imgrc=gMu_rogB1hdgcM%3A
ROUND CHARACTER
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ROUND CHARACTER
Is a complex character and undergoes development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.
http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character
In my own words: My own example:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+elsa+in+&imgrc=MruGzl7vdyKcuM%3A
5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICEATHING, Ana Jamema M.BSMT2C- World LiteratureMr. 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 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment? Keep it short: this one slide only Arrange: most meaningful stuff first
NEW INPUTS18
This reminds me of… Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life. Keep it short: this one slide only Arrange: most unforgettable events first
CONNECTIONS19
Usefulness in real situations How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life? Keep it short: this one slide only Arrange: most emotional situations first
APPLICATIONS20
Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.
Works Cited https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie
=UTF-8#q=meaning%20of%20hero https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=
1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jose+Rizal&imgrc=OcAB5_8tHRHbGM%3A
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+anti+hero&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=Z0SeVb2kC877oQTis4iYBw&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAA&dpr=1#q=define+anti+hero
http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=
1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+HOMER+SIMPSON&imgrc=02x6yL2r-JDtnM%3A
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=
1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+gladys+reyes&imgrc=xmfuT_QFfaGgjM%3A
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Works Cited https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie
=UTF-8#q=meaning%20of%20hero https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=
1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jose+Rizal&imgrc=OcAB5_8tHRHbGM%3A
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+anti+hero&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=Z0SeVb2kC877oQTis4iYBw&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAA&dpr=1#q=define+anti+hero
http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=
1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+HOMER+SIMPSON&imgrc=02x6yL2r-JDtnM%3A
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=
1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+gladys+reyes&imgrc=xmfuT_QFfaGgjM%3A
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REFERENCING
Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=WQ0a2dqFMwSrVM%3A
http://www.yourdictionary.com/shape-shifter https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+JACOB+IN+BLACK&imgrc=8vZX1n2z10oO2M%3A
http://www.yourdictionary.com/change-agent https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=CHARACTER+IN+XMEN+WEARING+BLUE+&imgrc=VuNhk50R5YZO5M%3A
http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-characteristics-romantic-hero-389399
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+pepe+le+pew&imgrc=3e0daavDWaAz5M%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+ROBIN+IN+BATMAN+&imgrc=sfsc4cPmfswRMM%3A
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Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=WQ0a2dqFMwSrVM%3A
http://www.yourdictionary.com/shape-shifter https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+JACOB+IN+BLACK&imgrc=8vZX1n2z10oO2M%3A
http://www.yourdictionary.com/change-agent https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=CHARACTER+IN+XMEN+WEARING+BLUE+&imgrc=VuNhk50R5YZO5M%3A
http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-characteristics-romantic-hero-389399
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+pepe+le+pew&imgrc=3e0daavDWaAz5M%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker
&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+ROBIN+IN+BATMAN+&imgrc=sfsc4cPmfswRMM%3A
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Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/archetype/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+KUNG
+FU+PANDA&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n1SfVZiEMob6yATq3JLYAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=J5dRdqOI2zYPXM%3A
http://literarydevices.net/?s=foil https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HERMIONE+GRANGER&imgrc=IBXwvB3ur6tj7M%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+OLAF&imgrc=qdOjjPvwmW5pwM%3A
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HIGH+SCHOOL+MUSICAL+CHOIR+&imgrc=_fyWCs6sW3f_LM%3A
http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+MR+BEAN&imgrc=gMu_rogB1hdgcM%3A
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Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/archetype/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+KUNG
+FU+PANDA&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n1SfVZiEMob6yATq3JLYAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=J5dRdqOI2zYPXM%3A
http://literarydevices.net/?s=foil https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HERMIONE+GRANGER&imgrc=IBXwvB3ur6tj7M%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+OLAF&imgrc=qdOjjPvwmW5pwM%3A
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HIGH+SCHOOL+MUSICAL+CHOIR+&imgrc=_fyWCs6sW3f_LM%3A
http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b
iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+MR+BEAN&imgrc=gMu_rogB1hdgcM%3A
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Works Cited http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&so
urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+elsa+in+&imgrc=MruGzl7vdyKcuM%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporting_character https://beautydart.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/beauty-in-the-movies-romeo-and-j
uliet/
REFERENCING
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Works Cited http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&so
urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+elsa+in+&imgrc=MruGzl7vdyKcuM%3A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporting_character https://beautydart.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/beauty-in-the-movies-romeo-and-j
uliet/
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