types of characters in literature (de leon)
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TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATURE
De Leon, Maria Lourdez C.BSMT 2C, Humanities 13July15, 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
“The future
belongs to those who believe in the beauty
of their dreams”
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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 person admired for
great deeds or fine qualities source: merriam webster
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In my own words: A hero has the ability to defend what is right.
My own example: My Parents
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HERO
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ANTI-HERO
ANTI-HERO
An antihero or antiheroine- seeks for redemption and revenge.
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In my own words: disillusioned with society.
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TRAGIC HERO
TRAGIC HERO
A tragic hero is a person of noble birth with heroic or potentially heroic qualities.
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In my own words: A hero that is fated by suffering.
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CARICATURE
CARICATURE
A caricature is a rendered image showing the features of its subject in a simplified or exaggerated way.
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In my own words: it is presented in an exaggerated or funny way.
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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
The Antagonist is a person who opposes another person
In my own words: Also called an enemy in the story.
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NEMESIS
A nemesis is an enemy who is difficult to defeat.
In my own words: The one who can’t be easily defeated.
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SHAPE-SHIFTER
A Shape-Shifter is able to transform to another being.
In my own words: Able to change in other forms.
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CHANGE AGENT0
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CHANGE AGENT
A Change Agent is people who act as catalysts for change.
In my own words: Able to change their roles depending in the organization.
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
It refers to romantic relationship.
In my own words: characters who express love and affection.
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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
CHARACTER5. THE EXTRAS
6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy)
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SIDEKICK
A Sidekick is a person closely associated with another as a subordinate partner.
In my own words: A person who helps and supports the main character
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MENTOR
A Mentor is someone who gives advise or guide.
In my own words: Also called as a tutor who supports and guide.
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FOIL
A Foil is someone who serves as a contrast to another.
In my own words: Some who enhance by contrast.
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COMIC RELIEF
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COMIC RELIEF
• A Comic relief is a character in the story who brings the light of comic air into the work.
In my own words: A comedy situation.
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EXTRAS
An Extras are characters in a story that are added to make a scene more appealing.
In my own words: an attractive accessory in a story
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CHORUS
The chorus provides some structure to the narrative and can provide information and commentary that need not be in the actors' lines.
In my own words: can provide foreshadowing or humor.
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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
A Flat Character is two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of work.
In my own words: minor characters who doesn’t change in the story.
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ROUND CHARACTER
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ROUND CHARACTER
Characters that are complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.
In my own words: characters who has a complex personality.
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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 to connect it to my life. And also I
learned to identify the several different characters that make up the whole story.
NEW INPUTS18
This reminds me of… This lesson could relate to my life. My
family and friends are considered as the greatest and important characters in my life.
CONNECTIONS19
Usefulness in real situations I can recognize the different kinds of
characters even in my real life situations.
APPLICATIONS20
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