Types of Characters in Literature

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1. TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN LITERATURE DIMAILIG, ARAH MAE L. BSMT-2C 10 JULY 2015 MR. JAIME CABRERA CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY, MANILA PHILIPPINES I learn about types of characters in literature, electronic research, and citing references by completing this exercise. PROTAGONISTS ANTAGONISTS SUPPORT CHARACTERS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT BRAIN EXERCISE If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure. Related Stuff

2. 1. Types of Protagonists There are four types of protagonists. 4 THE HERO THE ANTI-HERO THE TRAGIC HERO THE CARICATURE

3. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. HERO  is a person or  character  who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, displays  courage  or  self-sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good; a man of distinguished courage or ability , admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. Historically, the first heroes displayed courage or excellence as  warriors. The word's meaning was later extended to include  moral  excellence . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero 01 In my own words: a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities. My own example: Baymax is a healthcare robot. He is highly intelligent in the world of medics, devoted and is extremely caring for his patient. Photo Source & hyperlink BAYMAX

4. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. TADASHI ANTI-HERO a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. https://www.google.com.ph 02 In my own words: a main character in a book, play, movie, etc., who does not have the usual good qualities that are expected in a hero. My own example : Tadashi is a good guy. He just is. He actually developed, built and programmed a state-of-the-art nursebot —a Healthcare Companion named  Baymax  that will likely help millions worldwide. But it's his role as big brother that makes Tadashi truly special. Every kid needs a guy like Tadashi looking out for him, and Hiro knows just how lucky he is to have him in his life . Photo Source & hyperlink

5. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. HIRO HAMADA & TADASHI HAMADA TRAGIC HERO A  tragic hero  is a person of noble birth with  heroic or potentially  heroic  qualities. This person is fated by the Gods or by some supernatural force to doom and destruction or at least to great suffering . https://www.google.com.ph 03 In my own words: The  tragic hero  is the man of innate nobleness who yet has some one defect that lays him open to ruin. My own example : Tadashi Hamada is a brilliant inventor and the older brother of Hiro . Together, the two live with their aunt  Cass  in the beautiful city of San Fransokyo . Their parents died 10 years prior to the events of the film, growing up together in Cass' cafe and bakery.  Photo Source & hyperlink

6. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. HEATHCLIFF CARICATURE A  caricature  is a  rendered  image showing the features of its subject in a simplified or exaggerated way. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature 04 In my own words: a drawing that makes someone look funny or foolish because some part of the person's appearance is exaggerated. My own example: . He is later seen assisting them in training for their battle against  Yokai , albeit nonchalantly. Photo Source & hyperlink

7. 2. Types of Antagonists There are five kinds of antagonists. 6 THE MAIN ANTAGONIST THE NEMESIS THE SHAPE-SHIFTER THE CHANGE AGENT THE ROMANTIC ANGLE

8. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ANTAGONIST 05 Mr. Robert Callaghan Antagonist is a person who opposes a protagonist. https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent. My own example: As the masked villain, Callaghan was taller, darker, with a brooding appearance that gave off an ominous aura. His face was covered by a red and white kabuki mask, which acted as his ultimate source of power and control over the Microbots . . Photo Source & hyperlink

9. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. NEMESIS 06 YOKAI an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis In my own words: an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. My own example: After his plot is foiled, Yokai is arrested; seeing his daughter one last time before facing imprisonment. Photo Source & hyperlink

10. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. SHAPE-SHIFTER 07 BAYMAX Shapeshifters  are a race of supernatural creatures who can take the form of any human being . https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: shapeshifters  can change their form so as to appear as any person living, dead, or fictional. My own example: Baymax is a healthcare robot. He is highly intelligent in the world of medics, devoted and is extremely caring for his patient. Photo Source & hyperlink

11. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CHANGE AGENT 08 GO GO TOMAGO 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. https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: Change agents can be vital to struggling organizations, helping them get back on track by adapting to a changing environment. My own example: To bring Yokai to justice (accomplished). To protect San Fransokyo . Photo Source & hyperlink

12. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ROMANTIC ANGLE 09 ROMANTIC ANGLE a piece of writing telling of heroic or marvelous deeds, great ceremonies, etc., usually in a historical or imaginary settings. http://www.wordreference.com/definition/romance In my own words: a romantic spirit, feeling, or quality. My own example: Kryptonite was first introduced to the public in 1943 as a plot device to allow the radio serial voice actor, Bud Collyer , to take some time off. Photo Source & hyperlink

13. 3. Types of Support Characters There are six types of supporting characters. 6 THE SIDEKICK CHARACTER THE MENTOR CHARACTER THE FOIL CHARACTER THE COMIC RELIEF CHARACTER THE EXTRAS THE CHORUS ( e.g., Greek tragedy)

14. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. SIDEKICK 10 BATMAN a person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority than that person. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sidekick In my own words: A close companion or  comrade. My own example: Batman has the ability to function under great physical pain and to withstand  telepathy  and mind control. He is a master of disguise, multilingual, and an expert in espionage, often gathering information under the identity of Matches Malone, a notorious gangster.  Photo Source & hyperlink

15. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. MENTOR 11 PROFESSOR ROBERT CALLAGHAN an experienced and trusted adviser. https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: adviser or trainer. My own example: Professor Robert Callaghan heads up the robotics program at the famous San Fransokyo Institute of Technology and is Tadashi's teacher and mentor. When Hiro visits the university for the first time, he is star-struck by the world-renowned roboticist —while Callaghan immediately sees the potential in the 14-year-old prodigy. Photo Source & hyperlink

16. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. FOIL 12 FOIL prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succe . https://www.google.com.ph In my own words:  to prevent from attaining an end; defeat My own example: Robin  is a real boy, a superhero in the  DC comics  universe. Robin has long been a fixture in the  Batman  comic books as Batman's partner. Photo Source & hyperlink

17. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. COMIC RELIEF 13 COMIC RELIEF Comic relief  is the inclusion of a  humorous  character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief In my own words: 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.  My own example: Kronk is not just slapstick humor. The comic absurdity that he constantly finds himself in keeps the film light hearted and makes up for the somewhat boring main characters. Photo Source & hyperlink

18. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. EXTRAS 14 EXTRAS a person engaged temporarily to fill out a scene in a movie or play, especially as one of a crowd. https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: a person or thing that is additional. My own example: Plankton is much smaller than the other main characters; he is easily stepped on and/or sent flying back to the Chum Bucket with a mere flick of the finger. Photo Source & hyperlink

19. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CHORUS 15 CHORUS The chorus was a group that often danced and chanted in unison to enhance the presentation of the drama. http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_chorus_in_literature In my own words: The chorus could act as narrator introducing and setting scenes and letting the audience know about off stage action.  My own example:  Relating strongly to a character warms a certain little compartment of the heart and can make a reader or viewer feel at home, which is why wide representation is so important and also why we often end up with these weird and cringe-worthy cut-out ‘geek’ or ‘book loving’ heroes that fans are meant to empathise with. Photo Source & hyperlink

20. 4. Types of Character Development There are two types of character development. 6 THE FLAT CHARACTER THE ROUND CHARACTER

21. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. FLAT CHARACTER 16 COMIC RELIEF Flat characters  are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work. https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: an easily recognized character type fiction. My own example: The character had to be a charming, relaxed, European type (secret) agent. Among other things, the character had to express satisfaction (mild satisfied smiling), self-confidence, auto safety, trust. As for clothing, the character had to wear a perfectly styled black suit and a red necktie.  Photo Source & hyperlink

22. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ROUND CHARACTER 17 ROUND CHARACTER round characters  are complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader. https://www.google.com.ph In my own words: A round character is a major character in a work of fiction who encounters conflict and is changed by it.  My own example: Heathcliff is a round character. Photo Source & hyperlink

23. 5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICE Complete Name Course, Section, Subject Date Completed Teacher’s Name University, Country I personalize my learning about the types of literary characters by completing this activity. NEW INPUTS CONNECTIONS APPLICATIONS Related Stuff

24. New concepts learned The new stuff that I learned is that creating characters is difficult but enjoyable. T here are many characters that we can define as an example of every situation or role in a given assignments. Creating a cartoon characters is not easy but it entertains other people especially the kids or children. NEW INPUTS 18

25. This reminds me of… This reminds me of my childhood days when instead of taking a bath and going to school I refer to watch my favorite cartoons. This also reminds me when we are on a mall and I saw a CD of a cartoon and I didn’t want to go home without the CD. CONNECTIONS 19

26. Usefulness in real situations It is useful in real situation because I can relate it in my everyday living because I can see some stuffs that cartoon may show us. In cartoon characters, it is not all about making us happy but also in giving us knowledge on what we are watching. APPLICATIONS 20 Note : Tests can include ideas from this source .

27. Works Cited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero https:// www.google.com.ph https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief http:// www.wordreference.com/definition/romance http:// www.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_chorus_in_literature http:// www.thefreedictionary.com/sidekick http://www.wordreference.com/definition/romance https://www.google.com.ph REFERENCING 21