TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREBautista, Honey Grace C.BSMT-2C, Humanities 13July 10, 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 there’s a will,

there’s a way

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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

HERO a person who is admired or

idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

Google.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hero

In my own words: typically identified with good qualities

My own example: Jonny Benjamin

Metro.co.uk http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/04/man-who-was-pulled-from-the-brink-of-suicide-meets-up-with-the-stranger-on-the-bridge-who-saved-him-six-years-later-5180559/

HERO

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ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO

An anti-hero is a flawed hero, and therefore, much more interesting then the more traditional heroes

Urbandictionary.com & http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Anti-Hero

In my own words:  They can be working on the side of good or evil

My own example: Draco Malfoy

Google.com &

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harrypotter.wikia.com

TRAGIC HERO

TRAGIC HERO

a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat

Dictionary.reference.com & http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero

In my own words: . This person is fated by the Gods or by some supernatural force to suffer

My own example: Odysseus

Google.com & foothilltech.org

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CARICATURE

CARICATURE

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

Wikipedia.com & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature

In my own words: It is an exaggerated version of a character to describe them

My own example: Will Smith

Google.com & www.smashingapps.com

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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

ANTAGONIST

ANTAGONIST

An antagonist is a person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist

Wikipedia.com & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist

In my own words: An antagonist is the one who makes conflict with the protagonist

My own example: Queen Grimhilde

Google.com & en.wikipedia.org

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NEMESIS

NEMESIS

an opponent or rival whom a person cannot beat or overcome

Dictionary.reference.com & http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nemesis

In my own words: A person you cannot conquer because of a common goal

My own example: Loki

Google.com & quelchii.deviantart.com

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SHAPE-SHIFTER

SHAPE-SHIFTER

shape-shifting is the ability of an entity to physically transform into another being or form

Wikipedia.com & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapeshifting

In my own words: The one who change their appearance to be successful to his or her goal

My own example: Zeus

Wikipedia.com & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeus

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CHANGE AGENT

CHANGE AGENT

A change agent is a person from inside or outside

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

In my own words: A character who changes their personality

My own example: Mystique

Google.com & a-lise.deviantart.com

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

They preferred passion expression to reason

Google.com & http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-do-you-mean-by-romantic-movement-describe-55135

In my own words: The ones who are crazy in love whose willing to do anything for the one they love

My own example: Noah Sandborn

Imdb.com & http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4554428/?ref_=tt_cl_t2

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)

SIDEKICK

CONFIDANT

a person's assistant or close associate

Yourdictionary.com & http://www.yourdictionary.com/sidekick

In my own words: A character’s friend My own example: Genie

Google.com & japaneseanime.wikia.com

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MENTOR

Mentor

A mentor is a person or friend who guides a less experienced person by building trust and modeling positive behaviors

Google.com & www.oycp.com/MentorTraining/3/m3.html

In my own words: The one who provides or motivates

My own example: Yoda

Google.com & feelgrafix.com

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FOIL

FOIL

 a character who contrasts with another character in order to highlight qualities of the other character

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

In my own words: The one who  possesses qualities which are in contrast to those of another character

My own example: Mercutio

Google.com & rmbeenthinking.wordpress.com

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COMIC RELIEF

COMIC RELIEF

Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character

Wikipedia.com & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief

In my own words: This character is for relieving the tension in such scene

My own example: Puss in Boots

Google.com & simplywallpaper.net

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EXTRAS

EXTRAS

 extra is a performer who appears in a silent capacity, usually in the background

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

In my own words: Extras are the non-speaking characters

My own example: Walkers

Google.com & screencrush.com

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CHORUS

CHORUS

 a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action

Merriam-websters.com & www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus

In my own words:  A group of vocalists and dancers

My own example: The Bimbettes

Google.com & http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/The_Bimbettes

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

61. THE FLAT CHARACTER

2. THE ROUND CHARACTER

FLAT CHARACTER

FLAT CHARACTER

 Flat characters are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated

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

In my own words: Characters who do not change all through out

My own example: Scar

Google.com & gregstevens.com

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ROUND CHARACTER

ROUND CHARACTER

round characters are complex and undergo development

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

In my own words: Characters who changes personality

My own example: Marlin

Google.com& www.behindthevoiceactors.com

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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 learned I learned that characters are really

important in stories and even in real life because they maintain the story as a whole.

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of… This reminds me of the people who

portray a big role in my life, the people who come and go, especially the movies that I’ve watched when I was a kid.

CONNECTIONS19

Usefulness in real situations It explores the mysteries of why we

read It offers different ways of thinking about

why we read literature - for recognition, enchantment, and knowledge

APPLICATIONS20

Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

Works Cited Metro.co.uk Google.com Wikipedia.com Imdb.com Britannica.com Urbandictionary.com Dictionary.reference.com Study.com Yourdictionary.com Merriam-websters.com

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