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TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREARCABAL, JESSICA PAULA U.BSMT 2C JULY 9, 2015MR. JAIME CABRERACENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
I learn about types of characters in literature, electronic research, and
citing references by completing this exercise.
PROTAGONISTSANTAGONISTS
SUPPORT CHARACTERSCHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
BRAIN EXERCISE
“LIVE LIFE FOR THE MOMENT, BECAUSE
EVERYTHING ELSE IS
UNCERTAIN.”
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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 man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.”
dictionary.com; http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hero
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In my own words: Hero is a human who has the ability to save someone with or without a weapon or super powers.
My own example: Superman
http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/man-of-steel-movie9/130528-OverTheShoulder.jpg
HERO
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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.”
dictionary.com; http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antihero
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In my own words: An anti-hero is a main character in a book, play, movie who does not have the usual good qualities that are expected in a hero;
My own example: Sherlock Holmes
Modern Minutia: https://modernminutia.wordpress.com/2013/09/26/the-modern-anti-hero-what-the-is-an-anti-hero/
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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”
dictionary.com; http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero?s=t
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In my own words: For me, a tragic hero is a character in a work of fiction who makes a mistake that eventually leads to his or her defeat.
My own example: Oedipus
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Oedipus.jpg
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CARICATURE
CARICATURE “A character with a single dominating
and exaggerated trait, such as a class clown or gossip. A caricature is often exaggerated for comic relief or satire.”
http://www.writersdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bullies_Glossary.pdf
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In my own words: A character that is exaggerated at some point. Most of the time funny, sometimes annoying.
My own example: Mr. Bean
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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 an adversary, an opponent whose job it is to thwart the protagonist, perhaps by competition, perhaps by dangling something that he desires or needs to overcome.”
http://study.com/academy/lesson/antagonist-in-literature-definition-examples-quiz.html
In my own words: For me, an antagonist is a bad man.
My own example: Jeanine of the Divergent movie series.
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NEMESIS
“An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.”
dictionary.com; http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nemesis?s=t
In my own words: For me, nemesis is a long-standing rival or an archenemy.
My own example: Voldemort
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SHAPE-SHIFTER
“The Shapeshifter’s function is to question and deceive.”
http://narrativefirst.com/articles/series/archetypal-characters
In my own words: For me, this is a person with the ability to change their physical form at will.
My own example: Jacob of Twilight
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CHANGE AGENT
“A character is one who goes through some sort of change; they show character development.”
http://study.com/academy/lesson/character-in-literature-definition-types-development.html
In my own words: A character that change time to time for the the better.
My own example: Tris (Divergent Series)
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
“It generally connotes an arrangement unsuitable to one or more of the people involved. One person typically ends up feeling betrayed.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle
In my own words: Romantic story that involved three people.
My own example: Peeta-Katniss-Gale (Hunger Games)
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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 CHARACTE
R5. THE EXTRAS
6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy)
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CONFIDANT
“The Sidekick’s function is to show faithful support.”
http://narrativefirst.com/articles/series/archetypal-characters
In my own words: Sidekick is the one who is willing to support the protagonist through thick and thin.
My own example: Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead Series)
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
“A mentor is a person or friend who guides a less experienced person by building trust and modeling positive behaviours.”
http://www.oycp.com/MentorTraining/3/m3.html
In my own words: Someone who guides the protagonist.
My own example: Tobias or Four (Divergent Series)
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FOIL
“A secondary character who is used to reveal qualities in the protagonist by having the opposite qualities.”
http://www.writersdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bullies_Glossary.pdf
In my own words: For me, a foil is a character who contrasts with protagonist in order to show particular traits of the other character.
My own example: Draco Malfoy
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COMIC RELIEF
“Comic relief usually means a releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episode interposed in the midst of serious or tragic elements in a drama.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief
In my own words: For me, he/she is a character in a story that brings light atmosphere.
My own example: Mercutio (Romeo & Juliet)
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EXTRAS
“A background actor or extra is a performer in a film, television show, who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting)
In my own words: For me, extras are those who are needed in a particular scene, to be just a plain background. No dialogues needed.
My own example: The walkers (The Walking Dead)
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CHORUS
“The role of the chorus in drama is much like the role of the narrator of a novel or story.”
http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-function-chorus-drama-267408
In my own words: For me, chorus are those characters that also narrates some scenes in the story.
My own example: Greek chorus
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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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COMIC RELIEF
“A character who is not developed or complex, or who is depicted as a stereotype.”
http://www.writersdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bullies_Glossary.pdf
In my own words: This is a character who do not undergo growth in the course of a story.
My own example: Natalie Prior (Divergent Series)
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ROUND CHARACTER
“A rounded character is anyone who has a complex personality; he or she is often portrayed as a conflicted and contradictory person.”
http://learn.lexiconic.net/characters.htm
In my own words: For me, a round character can change or grow.
My own example: Tobias Eaton or Four (Divergent series)
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5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICEARCABAL, Jessica Paula U.BSMT 2CJuly 9, 2015 Mr. Jaime CabreraCENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY MANILA, 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’ve learned that in a story there are so
many types of characters, not only protagonist or antagonist or supporting characters. I also learned that protagonist has four types, which are; hero, anti-hero, tragic hero and caricature. The same with Antagonist which has five types.
NEW INPUTS18
This reminds me of… While doing this assignment, I realised
that my life is also a story. I am the protagonist and haters are my antagonist. I am not a popular girl, but there are people who are very fond of hurting me but still I am thankful because I have someone who will support me through thick and thin.
CONNECTIONS19
Usefulness in real situations There is only one thing I can consider
that is very useful which is “to be ready”. To be ready in a sense that, one day, these different types of character will come and all you have to do is understand them.
APPLICATIONS20
Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.
Works Cited http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hero
http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/man-of-steel-movie9/130528-OverTheShou
lder.jpg
dictionary.com; http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antihero
https://modernminutia.wordpress.com/2013/09/26/the-modern-anti-hero-what-the-is-an-a
nti-hero/
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero?s=t
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Oedipus.jpg
http://www.writersdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bullies_Glossary.pdf
http://img11.deviantart.net/9715/i/2010/036/9/3/mr__bean_caricature_by_chairgoh.jpg
http://study.com/academy/lesson/antagonist-in-literature-definition-examples-quiz.html
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Works Cited๏ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nemesis?s=t
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๏ http://narrativefirst.com/articles/series/archetypal-characters
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https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=jacob+of+twilight&biw=1145&bih=562&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa
=X&sqi=2&ved=0CBsQsARqFQoTCPf4je2YzsYCFRUsiAodMUgJYw#imgrc=W9XtWn6svDl1GM%3A
๏ http://study.com/academy/lesson/character-in-literature-definition-types-development.html
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https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=tris&biw=1145&bih=562&tbm=isch&imgil=5_iBmyAJ99WwvM%253A%25
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WeVZfZMNTtoASZ4KioBg#imgrc=5_iBmyAJ99WwvM%3A&usg=__5YKLIU_LQgeH6mfPnFgl-8fiJZE%3D
๏ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle
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triangle-jpg_224825-500x333.jpg&imgrefurl=http://hmapr.com/tag/safe-haven/&h=333&w=500&tbnid=KUSkj5Nt
0s7NaM:&zoom=1&docid=0WLNa58c7WRvcM&itg=1&ei=S4WeVYH9OJfhoATgp4GgBg&tbm=isch&ved=0CC
UQMygKMApqFQoTCMHOx6uhzsYCFZcwiAod4FMAZA
๏ http://narrativefirst.com/articles/series/archetypal-characters
๏ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/03/Daryl_Dixon_(TV_Series).jpg
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Works Cited๏ http://www.oycp.com/MentorTraining/3/m3.html
๏ https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSecJskQYWredzh7X8rTntMcnXGrul-OHlgbKIRJIb5ByBhjiBJ
๏ http://www.writersdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bullies_Glossary.pdf
๏ http://images.gamenguide.com/data/images/full/19524/tom-felton-as-draco-malfoy-from-harry-potter.jpg?w=720
๏ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief
๏ http://www.veronatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mercutio.jpg
๏ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting)
๏ http://cdn.hitfix.com/photos/4998895/the-walking-dead-after.jpg
๏ http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-function-chorus-drama-267408
๏ http://www.didaskalia.net/issues/8/13/CVfig2.jpg
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Works Cited๏
http://www.writersdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bullies_Glossary.pdf
๏ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=flat+character&biw=1145&bih=562&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI_PintprOxgIVTTuICh2Jhg9m#tbm=isch&q=flat+character+in+divergent+example&imgrc=iY815bRYZCZtFM%3A
๏ http://learn.lexiconic.net/characters.htm
๏ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=round+character+for+example&biw=1145&bih=562&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIoOb46JzOxgIVSZeICh3UFQ1r#tbm=isch&q=tobias+eaton&imgrc=h_C1lpaOoNwFNM%3A
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