TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREStephanie Joy B. CantosBSMT 2C, Humanities 13Date SubmittedMr. Jaime CabreraCEU, Philippines

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citing references by completing this exercise.

PROTAGONISTSANTAGONISTS

SUPPORT CHARACTERSCHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

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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, typically a man,

who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.”

https://www.google.com.ph/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=iYCjVeGqDcuM8QeauJwQ&gws_rd=ssl#q=hero+meaning In my own words: A hero is someone who

sacrifices his life for the sake of those people who are needing help.

My own example: Batman

https://www.google.com/search?q=batman&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAmoVChMIg-Hs7eLaxgIVz3COCh3dMQy1#tbm=isch&q=batman+comic&imgrc=v6F1lCjI3-08EM%3A

HERO

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ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO

“Anti-hero is a literary device used by writers for a prominent character in a play or book that has characteristics opposite to that of a conventional hero.”

literarydevices.net/anti-hero/

In my own words: an anti-hero is the second most important character in the story that has her own conflicts and resolutions.

My own example: Elsa from Frozen

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=elsa&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIwrrT_OLaxgIVSCSOCh0-_Q0D#imgrc=BB81yKu9FPiPkM%3A

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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

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In my own words: It is the protagonist in a tragic stories.

My own example: Romeo and Juliet

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CARICATURE

CARICATURE

“Caricature is a device used in descriptive writing and visual arts where particular aspects of a subject are exaggerated to create a silly or comic effect.”

http://literarydevices.net/caricature/

In my own words: Caricature is an exaggerated portrayal of a person or subject.

My own example: Mr.Bean

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=elsa&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIwrrT_OLaxgIVSCSOCh0-_Q0D#tbm=isch&q=mr.+bean&imgrc=EulevBVj4l66aM%3A

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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

“An antagonist is a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist or the main character.”

http://literarydevices.net/antagonist/

In my own words: This character’s goal is to oppose the protagonist’s goal and will try to stop the protagonist from getting what he or she wants.

My own example: Hush from Batman

https://www.google.com/search?q=batman&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAmoVChMIg-Hs7eLaxgIVz3COCh3dMQy1#tbm=isch&q=hush+vs+batman&imgrc=lkT1qPsGX_HGGM%3A

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NEMESIS

“The definition of a nemesis is an enemy who can't be beaten.”

http://www.yourdictionary.com/nemesis

In my own words: A nemesis is the archenemy of the protagonist.

My own example: Joker from Batman

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=elsa&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIwrrT_OLaxgIVSCSOCh0-_Q0D#tbm=isch&q=joker&imgrc=BjD7j85PA_4xDM%3A

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SHAPE-SHIFTER

“A creature capable of changing its appearance or form at will”

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

In my own words: A character that can chabge its physical appearance whenever he or she wants.

My own example: Mystique from Xmen

https://www.google.com/search?q=mystique&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI46L9m_zcxgIVSZeICh1IHQt1&biw=1366&bih=657#imgrc=uLHMYg_OdG4OcM%3A

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CHANGE AGENT

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

In my own words: A character that changes its features suddenly

My own example: Sasuke from Naruto

https://www.google.com/search?q=sasuke&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI8aCqsYrdxgIV13KOCh05DwW1#imgrc=JTmXMQMDfV7NVM%3A

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

“Involving three people. While it can refer to two people independently romantically linked with a third, it usually implies that each of the three people has some kind of relationship to the other two.”

https://www.google.com/search?q=change+agent&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAGoVChMI8ty0v_7cxgIVBF6mCh3zSgS0&dpr=1#q=what+do+you+call+a+character+that+is+the+third+party++in+a+lovestory

In my own words: It is the third party in a lovestory.

My own example: Simon of The City of Bones

https://www.google.com/search?q=sasuke&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI8aCqsYrdxgIV13KOCh05DwW1#tbm=isch&q=city+of+bones+simon&imgrc=x6FQR9EOtBTz_M%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)

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SIDEKICK

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“A sidekick 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: The character who is very loyal to the protagonist.

My own example: Genie from Alladin

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=Genie+from+Aladdin&biw=1366&bih=673&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIyZSPzJHdxgIVhQaOCh1lnwNs#imgrc=xNzeSCVzpTOb1M%3A

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MENTOR

“This character is the source of wisdom for the others, and will guide their actions with sagacity. ”

http://www.clipd.com/movies/1872/the-15-wisest-mentors-from-tv-and-film#slide/0/0

In my own words: My own example: Yoda of Star Wars

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FOIL

“A foil is a character whose values differ from those of the protagonist. Usually a foil experiences the same events as the protagonist, but since his values differ, so do his choices and behavior.”

http://study.com/academy/lesson/character-foil-definition-examples.html

In my own words: My own example: Neville Longbottom of Harry

Potter

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COMIC RELIEF

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COMIC RELIEF

“a character in a story that brings a light comic air into the work. The comic Relief usually does some halirious or haliriously stupid quip ”

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=comic+relief

In my own words: It is the stress reliever of the story.

My own example: Olaf of Frozen

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EXTRAS

EXTRAS

“A background actor or extra is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking or non singing (silent) capacity, usually in the background”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_%28acting%29

In my own words: Simplest character who acts as a background actor.

My own example: This extra monster from Monsters University

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CHORUS

“A modern serves a similar function but has taken a different form; it consists of a character/narrator coming on stage and giving a prologue or explicit background information or themes.

http://abs.kafkas.edu.tr/upload/225/Glossary_of__drama_Dramatic.pdf

In my own words: It is the group of character who sings in movies.

My own example: Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast

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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 characters are 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: The character that does not change all through out the story.

My own example: Gothel from Tangled

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ROUND CHARACTER

ROUND CHARACTER

“Round characters are complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.”

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

In my own words: A character that changes due to the events of the story

My own example: Shrek

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5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICEComplete NameCourse, Section, SubjectDate Completed Teacher’s NameUniversity, Country

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 learnedIn this activity I learned about

different types of character and how they can affect the story. I also realized that different and complex characters are really important because they serve as different flavors in the story.

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of…I remember my childhood in making

this activity because of the characters that I have recalled and analyze if what kind of character they are.

CONNECTIONS19

Usefulness in real situationsBy doing this activity I can use all

the ideas I have learned in the future if there will be another activity with the same topic as this activity have.

APPLICATIONS20

Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

Works Cited https://www.google.com.ph/?gfe_rd=cr&

ei=iYCjVeGqDcuM8QeauJwQ&gws_rd=ssl#q=hero+meaning

literarydevices.net/anti-hero/ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/t

ragic%20hero http://literarydevices.net/caricature/ http://literarydevices.net/antagonist/ http://www.yourdictionary.com/nemesis https://

www.wordnik.com/words/shapeshifter http://

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

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Works Cited https://www.google.com/search?q=cha

nge+agent&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAGoVChMI8ty0v_7cxgIVBF6mCh3zSgS0&dpr=1#q=what+do+you+call+a+character+that+is+the+third+party++in+a+lovestory

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

www.clipd.com/movies/1872/the-15-wisest-mentors-from-tv-and-film#slide/0/0

http://study.com/academy/lesson/character-foil-definition-examples.html

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=comic+relief

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_%28acting%29

http://abs.kafkas.edu.tr/upload/225/Glossary_of__drama_Dramatic.pdf

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