types of character in literature

TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREGonzales, Keena Patricia C.BSMT-2C, Humanities 13July 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

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http://www.routledge.com/cw/landau-9780240820606/s1/archetypes/

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 Quote a definition- “the character

who you hope to see win” Source & hyperlink http://johnaugust.com/2005/whats-

the-difference-between-hero-main-character-and-protagonist

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In my own words: he is always presented as positive that the readers want to stay alive and win.

My own example: Ken is a super hero who fights against the enemy of the Philippines. He never lost any fight and he killed more than a thousand of enemies. He is the talk of the country.

HERO

http://www.fansshare.com/gallery/photos/569840/men-origins-wolverine-wallpaper-hd-wallpapers-wolverine/?displaying

Quote a definition- “the character who you hope to see win”

Source & hyperlink http://johnaugust.com/2005/whats-

the-difference-between-hero-main-character-and-protagonist





ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO Quote a definition- “ Anti-hero is a

main character in a story who does not have the usual good qualities that are expected in a hero”

Source & hyperlink http://www.merriam-webster.com/

dictionary/antihero

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In my own words: he has a difference to the hero because it does not have the character of being a hero

My own example: Kim has a special power but he does not use it for good. He doesn’t know the purpose of his powers.

http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/





TRAGIC HERO

TRAGIC HERO

Quote a definition- “a person of noble birth with heroic or potentially heroic qualities”

Source & hyperlink- http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm

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In my own words: the hero struggles mightily against the fate

My own example: Disaster always comes to the life of Kiel but he struggles with all his power and he never gives up.

http://movieboom.biz/movie/931/hancock





CARICATURE

CARICATURE Quote a definition- “it is

a rendered image showing the features of its subject in a simplified or exaggerated way”

Source & hyperlink- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature

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In my own words: the characters that use exaggeration of characteristics

My own example: Kate is presented in the movie as a woman having a big eyes, long hair, as long as the hair of Rapunzel and have a very sexy body.

http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2011/01/45-hilarious-and-artistic-examples-of-caricature-art.html

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

Quote a definition- “a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary”

Source & hyperlink- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist

In my own words: a person who is in conflict with the protagonist

My own example: Kiev wants to have a revenge with Ken, the one whom he suspected that had ruined his life. He do everything just to bring him down.

http://abdullahmiah.blogspot.com/2013/10/abdullahmiah-mise-en-scene-costumebody.html





NEMESIS06

NEMESIS

Quote a definition- “it can be someone you compete against, someone whose skills are nearly identical to yours”

Source & hyperlink- http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/nemesis

In my own words: something or someone the person cannot achieve or conquer

My own example: Kara wants to get the highest grade in the class but she can’t over take the first honor in the class

http://popclassicsjg.blogspot.com/2010/11/nemesis.html





SHAPE-SHIFTER07

SHAPE-SHIFTER

Quote a definition- “someone who morphs their life to match the person they happen to be dating”

Source & hyperlink- http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shape+shifter

In my own words: they physically transform to another being.

My own example: No one knows that Kriza turns to Krystalla whenever she hear a help from somebody.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2692864/Run-hills-Shape-shifting-robots-Terminator-films-reality-thanks-new-form-changing-material.html





CHANGE AGENT0

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CHANGE AGENT

Quote a definition- “a person from in or out of the organization who helps it transform itself by focusing on organizational development”

Source & hyperlink- http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-definition-role-quiz.html

In my own words: they focus to the organization for their goals and changes

My own example: Kevin, the leader of the fraternity explained the goals of their brotherhood to the members and he told him the rules and the punishments for every wrong decision that they commit.

http://matrix.wikia.com/wiki/Agent_Smith





ROMANTIC ANGLE

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

Quote a definition- “rejects established norms and conventions, has been rejected by society, and has the self as the centre of his own existence”

Source & hyperlink- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_hero

In my own words: the characters shows romanticism and plays the role of being in love.

My own example: Kenneth and Kaye have feelings for each other but when they have gone to a relationship, everything will be complicated for both of them.

https://wondersinthedark.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/77-camille-1936-directed-by-george-cukor/

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

Quote a definition- “a close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies”

Source & hyperlink-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick

In my own words: the friend or the one who is always with his friend in good and bad times.

My own example: Kenny never leave his best friend even in times of trouble. They love each other for they are best friends for a long time.

http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/articles/8-sidekicks-who-dont-get-enough-credit





MENTOR10

MENTOR

Quote a definition- “someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person”

Source & hyperlink- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor

In my own words: an experienced and trusted adviser

My own example: Professor Katy always gives an advice to her class. She shares her experiences and advises the class on what they have to do to have a better life.

https://debravega.wordpress.com/2013/08/04/writers-know-your-archetypes-the-mentor/





FOIL12

FOIL

Quote a definition- “contrasts with another character in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character”

Source & hyperlink- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature)

In my own words: sees the trait where the character possesses a difference from another character

My own example: Kathryn and Kathlyn are twins but the latter has insecurities with her sister. Kathryn is such a humble person that everyone loves her but Kathlyn has bad attitudes that no one wants to be friend with her.

https://myliteraryquest.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/odd-writer-terminology-character-foils/





COMIC RELIEF

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COMIC RELIEF

Quote a definition- “inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension”

Source & hyperlink- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief

In my own words: it is releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episode of serious or tragic elements in a drama.

My own example: Kobi talks to his friend about how he called her ex-girlfriend bitch. He talks in a not serious manner.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a635077/daniel-craig-joins-forces-with-sir-roger-moore-for-comic-relief.html#~piw4MWuBKUzEFP

Insert any photo that shows this idea. The

photo should be clear and should fit and fill this

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EXTRAS14

EXTRAS

Quote a definition- “performer who appears in a nonspeaking or non singing capacity, usually in the background”

Source & hyperlink- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting)

In my own words: they are just use as background to make the story seems reality.

My own example: Kean, Krystel and Koleen appeared on television acting as the classmates of Kathryn in “Pangako Sa’yo”

http://bashny.net/t/en/91186





CHORUS15

CHORUS

Quote a definition- “speaks the prologue and epilogue and comments on the action”

Source & hyperlink- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus

In my own words: they are group of characters who speaks and acts together for their certain roles

My own example: Krishel, together with her members in choir are the voice at the back of the scene where the man ask the nature for an advise.

http://www.fthismovie.net/2014/04/drunk-on-foolish-pleasures-42nd-street.html

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

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

Source & hyperlink- http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character

In my own words: they are the characters which remains the same throughout the story.

My own example: King played the role of being a best friend of Kier in the movie “No One Knows.” He acts as a best friend and never changed the mood of his character throughout the story.

http://www.slideshare.net/elissajac/static-and-dynamic-characters





ROUND CHARACTER

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ROUND CHARACTER

Quote a definition- “complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader”

Source & hyperlink- http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character

In my own words: they are the characters who encounters a conflict and changed by it.

My own example: Keen was once a simple person but he did everything just to reach the peak to achieve his goals. He is now one of the most successful person in the Philippines.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjVlyIvLg3Q/hqdefault.jpg

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 learned What new stuff did you learn when you did this

assignment?Aside from discovering techniques on how

to research in the internet in a fast way, I also learned the different roles of different characters in the story. All I know before is that it is just about the antagonist and the protagonist. Now, I learned the roles of the other characters. I also knew that the characters are classified base on their inner and outer characteristics

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of… Connect the new stuff you learned to events in your

own life.I had learned that there are different types of

characters who play the different roles in a story. As I believe that my life is a long story and the author is God, I realized that there are just some people who come and go to ones life playing different roles. Sometimes the person that you tend to believe as your sidekick will one day hurt you and will be the antagonist of your life forever. In connecting these lessons to important people in my life, my father is the hero, my mother is the romantic angle, my brother is the mentor, my sister is the sidekick and I am the protagonist.

CONNECTIONS19

Usefulness in real situations How can you use what you have learned in some

situations in your own life?As I learned the roles of different characters

in the story, I believe that I will used all of these in the near future in sharing ideas to the future generation. Some might be interested of these ideas. As to apply to myself, I realize that my life is a long story that there are characters that come and go to my life and others stay. I am the protagonist of my own story.

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Works Cited http://johnaugust.com/2005/whats-the-difference-between-

hero-main-character-and-protagonist http://www.fansshare.com/gallery/photos/569840/men-origins-

wolverine-wallpaper-hd-wallpapers-wolverine/?displaying http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antihero http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-

heroes/ http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm http://movieboom.biz/movie/931/hancock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2011/01/45-hilarious-and-

artistic-examples-of-caricature-art.html http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist http://abdullahmiah.blogspot.com/2013/10/abdullahmiah-mise-

en-scene-costumebody.html

REFERENCING21

Works Cited http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/nemesis http://popclassicsjg.blogspot.com/2010/11/nemesis.html http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shape+shifter http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2692864/Run-hills-

Shape-shifting-robots-Terminator-films-reality-thanks-new-form-changing-material.html

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

http://matrix.wikia.com/wiki/Agent_Smith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_hero https://wondersinthedark.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/77-camille-

1936-directed-by-george-cukor/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/articles/8-sidekicks-who-dont-get-

enough-credit

REFERENCING

Works Cited http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor https://debravega.wordpress.com/2013/08/04/writers-know-your-

archetypes-the-mentor/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature) https://myliteraryquest.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/odd-writer-

terminology-character-foils/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a635077/daniel-craig-joins-

forces-with-sir-roger-moore-for-comic-relief.html#~piw4MWuBKUzEFP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting) http://bashny.net/t/en/91186 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus http://www.fthismovie.net/2014/04/drunk-on-foolish-pleasures-42nd-

street.html

REFERENCING

Works Cited http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character http://www.slideshare.net/elissajac/static-and-dynamic-

characters http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjVlyIvLg3Q/hqdefault.jpg

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