TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATURE

De Torrez, Leiramme Dianne A.BSMT 2C, Humanities 13July 15, 2015Mr. 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

“If you can

dream it, you can do it.”

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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  Hero: a mythological or

legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability

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

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A hero is someone who is admired for his or her bravery. He has the ability to perform heroic act.

My own example: Spiderman (Spiderman)

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HERO

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ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO An antihero or antiheroine is a 

main character in a story who lacks conventional heroic qualities such as idealism, courage, and morality.[1][2][3][4][5]

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

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An antihero is a protagonist who is lack of bravery and courage.

My own example: Maleficent (Maleficent)

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TRAGIC HERO

TRAGIC HERO

A tragic hero is 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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A tragic hero is someone who is capable of experiencing suffering or somewhat losing.

My own example: Elsa (Frozen)

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CARICATURE

CARICATURE In literature, a caricature is a

description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others.[1]

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

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Caricature is someone or something that is funny in a exaggerated way.

My own example: Ursula (Little Mermaid)

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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

An antagonist is a character, group of characters, institution, or concept that stands in or represents opposition against which the protagonist(s) must contend. In other words, an antagonist is a person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist.[1]

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

An antagonist is a character who makes conflict to the main character.

My own example: Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

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NEMESIS

Nemesis is an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat.

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

A nemesis is an opponent whom the protagonist cannot overcome or defeat.

My own example: Plankton (Spongebob Squarepants)

http://the-mystery-case-files.wikia.com/wiki/Plankton

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CHANGE AGENT

A change agent is 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

A change agent is an antagonist who shift their roles depending on the needs of the organization.

My own example: Melissa McCathy (Spy)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3020568/Melissa-McCarthy-stars-unlikely-secret-agent-hilarious-new-trailer-Spy.html

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SHAPE-SHIFTER

Shapeshifting, also known as transformation or transmogrification, is a change in the form or shape of a person, especially a change from human form to animal form or a change in appearance form one person to another.

http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/index.php?title=Shapeshifters

Shape-shifters are antagonist who came transform themselves in any human being.

My own example: Mystique (X-Men)

http://screenrant.com/x-men-days-future-past-characters-images-bios/

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

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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: Three persons involved in which one is being betrayed by the two.

My own example: Noah, Allie and Lon (The Notebook)

http://www.gurl.com/2014/03/17/best-fictional-movie-love-triangles/#1

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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SIDEKICK

A sidekick is a person who helps and spends a lot of time with someone who is usually more important, powerful, etc.

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

A sidekick is a character who helps the main character, someone who is important to the protagonist.

My own example: Patrick Spongebob Squarepants)

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MENTOR

A mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person.

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

A mentor is someone who is entrusted to be a teacher.

My own example: Master Shifu (Kungfu Panda)

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FOIL

In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.[2][3][4]

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

A foil is a character who makes another person seem better in contrast.

My own example: Clayton (Tarzan)

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COMIC RELIEF

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COMIC RELIEF

o Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.

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

A comic relief is a scene that provide relief to any intense situation.

My own example: Olaf (Frozen)

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EXTRAS

Extras are persons hired by the day to play a minor part, as a member of a mob or crowd.

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

Extra is a hired person to act in a particular play.

My own example: Clayton’s men (Tarzan)

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CHORUS

Chorus is a group of persons singing in unison.

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

Chorus is a large group of singers and dancers.

My own example: Mickey Mouse

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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

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FLAT CHARACTER

Flat Character is an easily recognized character type in fiction who may not be fully delineated but is useful in carrying out some narrative purpose of the author.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flat+character

Flat Character is someone who does not change its characteristic.

My own example: Golum (The Lord of the Rings)

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ROUND CHARACTER

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ROUND CHARACTER

Round character is a character in fiction whose personality, background, motives, and other features are fully delineated by the author.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/round-character

Round character possess changes and development that surprise the reader.

My own example: Bella (Twilight)

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5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICEDe Torrez, Leiramme Dianne A.BSMT 2C, Humanities 13July 15, 2015Mr. Jaime CabreraCentro Escaolar 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 Different types of protagonist, antagonist,

support characters and character development.

Uses of internet and gadgets.

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of… The role of other people in my life.

Would they help me up or let me fell down.

Applications that helps me in doing my assignments.

CONNECTIONS19

Usefulness in real situations The most important thing in doing this

kind of activity is knowing who your real friends are.

Makes me do tasks assigned to me in easier way.

APPLICATIONS20

Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

Works CitedDEFINITION:

1. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihero3. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature

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

6. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis7. http://

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

8. http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/index.php?title=Shapeshifters

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle10.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick

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REFERENCING

1. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature)3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief4. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/extra5. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/chorus6. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flat+character7. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/round-character

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10. https://www.google.com.ph/search?&biw=1366&bih=623&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=example+of+a+tragic+hero+in+movies&oq=example+of+a+tragic+hero+in+movies&gs_l=img.3...18836.20604.9.20766.10.8.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.img..10.0.0.E1BIXulh5P0&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.97653015,d.c2E&dpr=1&ech=1&psi=YB-fVcjGAo2IuASP0KCgAQ.1436491644051.11&ei=lyCfVZfUDYWRuATUmLO4DQ&emsg=NCSR&noj=1#emsg=NCSR&imgrc=gg1OHsMn3GrSXM%3A

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1. https://anatomyofevil.wordpress.com/

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3. http://the-mystery-case-files.wikia.com/wiki/Plankton

4. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3020568/Melissa-McCarthy-stars-unlikely-secret-agent-hilarious-new-trailer-Spy.html

5. http://screenrant.com/x-men-days-future-past-characters-images-bios/

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

7. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/159/8/b/patrick_star_by_hannah14yyy-d52szm7.png&imgrefurl=http://www.mixfmradio.com/index.php?id%3D1621&h=878&w=698&tbnid=r3kOXzVt89lmkM:&zoom=1&docid=qakTRknAOmTISM&ei=ri6fVYX3AoKk0AShoJ7wBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CC0QMygSMBI

8. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/kungfupanda/images/7/71/ShifuLOA.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/180%253Fcb%253D20111105193523&imgrefurl=http://kungfupanda.wikia.com/wiki/Shifu&h=240&w=180&tbnid=9qLONrpX3h1d3M:&zoom=1&docid=eAo3i3keiCi_tM&ei=vjCfVb_uFMiu0gTh66ywBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CDIQMygDMAM

9. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/7/2/10/enhanced-buzz-18970-1372777146-21.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.buzzfeed.com/moerder/fancy-literary-techniques-explained-by-disney&h=430&w=625&tbnid=9SXYa-LABxHJnM:&zoom=1&docid=4AUo81CQmikDTM&ei=SDKfVez_MuXwmAXwn4GIDA&tbm=isch&ved=0CBoQMygAMAA

10. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Frozen-Olaf-580x415.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/frozen-story-head-paul-briggs-talks-about-truth-in-storytelling-92787.html&h=415&w=580&tbnid=2ENPmKMdZS1Q6M:&zoom=1&docid=0shb39ZfF5hJ0M&ei=RDSfVZrzD8O-0ASP7pHYBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCAQMygDMAM

REFERENCING

1. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://media.thedailytouch.com/2014/03/LeFou_GIF_GT.gif&imgrefurl=http://mic.com/articles/88167/9-harmful-stereotypes-we-never-realized-our-favorite-disney-movies-taught-us&h=230&w=500&tbnid=iPdfLv_q5djM6M:&zoom=1&docid=vX85U8smd385dM&ei=20CfVdSIIYXC0gSUmb7ABA&tbm=isch&ved=0CEYQMyghMCE

2. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https://38.media.tumblr.com/a07f8cd9bc9e3e005775d72fa946fb81/tumblr_inline_n055bw67Z21rjm3a5.png&imgrefurl=https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/hello-nice-warners&h=375&w=500&tbnid=nYnSS9L1O02neM:&zoom=1&docid=Z1z2gaYSG5stVM&ei=2EOfVfzmGoSW0gTV3pDQBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CFUQMygwMDA

3. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https://hobbitalk.wikispaces.com/file/view/gollum.jpg/33022675/388x292/gollum.jpg&imgrefurl=http://jacobfilmlit.wikispaces.com/Flat%2BCharacter?showComments%3D1&h=292&w=388&tbnid=uNl8Kh1BkJBIIM:&zoom=1&docid=fvtwqH9EM95DyM&ei=WkWfVZx7xszQBK74p9AE&tbm=isch&ved=0CB4QMygBMAE

4. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjVlyIvLg3Q/hqdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DXjVlyIvLg3Q&h=360&w=480&tbnid=U9WreouvJENWQM:&zoom=1&docid=xYbbSUmVxpuQwM&ei=w0efVdumKIGK0QSmpp3QBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CB0QMygAMAA