TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREApuada, Janine Maica F.BMST 2C, Humanities 13July 12, 2015Mr. Jaime CabreraCEU, Philippines

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citing references by completing this exercise.

PROTAGONISTSANTAGONISTS

SUPPORT CHARACTERSCHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

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“Keep moving

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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

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HERO A person who is admired for

great or brave acts or fine qualities

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero

In my own words: Has heroic qualities or has performed heroic act

My own example: Harry Potter

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ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO

A main character in a story who lacks conventional heroic qualities

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

In my own words: One who doesn't act like a typical hero

My own example: Haymitch Abernathy (Hunger Games Movie)

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TRAGIC HERO

TRAGIC HERO A person of noble birth with heroic or

potentially heroic qualities. This person is fated by the Gods or by some supernatural force to doom and destruction or at least to great suffering

http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm

In my own words: A person who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat

My own example: Professor Severus Snape (Harry Potter)

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CARICATURE

CARICATURE

A description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others

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

In my own words: Ludicrous exaggeration of the characteristic features of a subject

My own example: Harry Potter

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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

ANTAGONIST

A person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist

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

In my own words: Hostile to someone or something

My own example: Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)

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NEMESIS

NEMESIS

An opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis

In my own words: A long-standing rival My own example: Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter)

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SHAPE-SHIFTER

 A race of supernatural creatures who can take the form of any human being

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In my own words: An ability to change their physical form

My own example: Peter Pettigrew (Harry Potter)

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CHANGE AGENT

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 person who is indirectly or directly causes change

My own example: Professor Remus Lupin (Harry Potter)

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

Usually a romantic relationship involving three people; can be friendships, romantic, or familial

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

In my own words: A three person share friendship or love with someone is being betrayed

My own example: Harry, Hermione, Ron (Harry Potter)

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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)

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MENTOR

Someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor

In my own words: The one you trust to guide you

My own example: Professor Ambus Dumbledore (Harry Potter)

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SIDEKICK

CONFIDANT

A close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies

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

In my own words: A friend or helper of the main hero.

My own example: Ronald Weasley (Harry Potter)

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FOIL

FOIL

Who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character

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

In my own words: Their values are differ from the protagonist.

My own example: Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)

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COMIC RELIEF

COMIC RELIEF

The inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension

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

In my own words: Brings joy or color in the story.

My own example: Rowan Atkinsons (Mr. Bean)

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EXTRAS

EXTRAS

Who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting)

In my own words: Added characters to make a scene more playful.

My own example: Students in the movie “Harry Potter”

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CHORUS

CHORUS

Who speaks the prologue and epilogue and comments on the action

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus

In my own words: They don’t particularly function as a character in a play but as a narrational voice only to guide the audience along.

My own example: Romeo and Juliet Play

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

61. THE FLAT CHARACTER

2. THE ROUND CHARACTER

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FLAT CHARACTER

COMIC RELIEF

two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work

www.britannica.com/art/flat-character

In my own words: A minor character in a work of fiction

My own example: Mr. Argus Filch (Harry Potter)

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ROUND CHARACTER

Complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader

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In my own words: Most likely real people because they have depth.

My own example: Harry, Hermione, Ron (Harry Potter)

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5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICEApuada, Janine Maica F.BMST 2C, Humanities 13Date Completed Mr. Jaime CabreraCEU, 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

First is, I know now how to distinguished the different types of characters and their own characteristics or capabilities in a set of story. Second, I can really say that this kinds of characters are really important in a play, story or novel because they complete it as what they portraying to do.

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of…

In my experience, I was once had an enemy when I was in grade school. Because of his bossy attitude, I didn’t like it from the first of course and, that lead us to start fighting by pulling our hairs. I can say that I’m the protagonist and my enemy is the antagonist of my life.

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Usefulness in real situations Knowing the different types of

characaters help us understand the plots and themes of the story. The characters drive the story as a whole. The story makes the audience or the reader more exciting and more twist on the story that leads them to enjoy the whole thing.

APPLICATIONS20

Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

Works CitedDEFINITIONS http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihero http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/tra

g.hero.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis https://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Shapeshifters https://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-d

efinition-role-quiz.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ment

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literat

ure) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relie

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www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus

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