Types of Characters in Literature

Types of characters in literature
Humanities 13

1. TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN LITERATURE Apuada , Janine Maica F. BMST 2C, Humanities 13 July 12, 2015 Mr. Jaime Cabrera CEU, 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 “Keep moving forward.” 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 A person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero In my own words: Has heroic qualities or has performed heroic act My own example : Harry Potter Lifehack.org - http://cdn-media-1.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2014/09/3176173-1748009911-hp.jp_.jpg HERO 01

4. Insert any photo that shows this . The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ANTI-HERO ANTI-HERO A main character in a story who lacks conventional heroic qualities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihero In my own words: One who doesn't act like a typical hero My own example : Haymitch Abernathy (Hunger Games Movie) vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net - http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/doblaje/images/e/e4/Haymitch2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131124055153&path-prefix=es 02

5. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. TRAGIC HERO TRAGIC HERO 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 http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm In my own words: A person who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat My own example : Professor Severus Snape (Harry Potter) Scoopwhoop.com - http://www.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snape.jpg 03

6. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CARICATURE CARICATURE A description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature In my own words: Ludicrous exaggeration of the characteristic features of a subject My own example: Harry Potter Static.c2w.com - http://static.c2w.com/uploads/question/image/36/28/96/N362896/file.jpg 04

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 ANTAGONIST A person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist In my own words: Hostile to someone or something My own example: Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter) S3.amazonaws.com - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1344267984_voldemort.jpg 05

9. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. NEMESIS NEMESIS An opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis In my own words: A long-standing rival My own example: Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter) teacher.scholastic.com - http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/harry_potter/images/malfoy.jpg 06

10. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. SHAPE-SHIFTER 07 SHAPE-SHIFTER  A race of supernatural creatures who can take the form of any human being supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/ Shapeshifters In my own words: An ability to change their physical form My own example: Peter Pettigrew (Harry Potter) i.ytimg.com - http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XC2wDBAyOI8/maxresdefault.jpg

11. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CHANGE AGENT CHANGE AGENT 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 http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-definition-role-quiz.html In my own words: A person who is indirectly or directly causes change My own example: Professor Remus Lupin (Harry Potter) wikia.nocookie.net - http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140618165730/harrypotter/images/e/e7/1Remus.jpg 08

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 Usually a  romantic relationship  involving three people; can be friendships, romantic, or familial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle In my own words: A three person share friendship or love with someone is being betrayed My own example: Harry, Hermione, Ron (Harry Potter) blogcdn.com - http://www.blogcdn.com/www.politicsdaily.com/media/2010/11/harry-potter-427yp-112910.jpg

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. MENTOR 10 MENTOR Someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor In my own words: The one you trust to guide you My own example: Professor Ambus Dumbledore (Harry Potter) quoracdn.net - http://qph.is.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-10c300bc09688f321456079237d5cc9e?convert_to_webp=true

15. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. SIDEKICK CONFIDANT A close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick In my own words: A friend or helper of the main hero. My own example: Ronald Weasley (Harry Potter) eadbreatherelax.com - http://www.readbreatherelax.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rupert-Grint-as-Ron-Weasley-in-Harry-Potter-and-The-Chamber-of-Secrets-2002-5-960x1288.jpg 11

16. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. FOIL FOIL Who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature) In my own words: Their values are differ from the protagonist. My own example: Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter) static1.wikia.nocookie.net - http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120712103334/harrypotter/images/1/17/NevilleDH2.jpg 12

17. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. COMIC RELIEF COMIC RELIEF 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: Brings joy or color in the story. My own example: Rowan Atkinsons (Mr. Bean) radiotimes.com - http://www.radiotimes.com/namedimage/Rowan_Atkinson_s__Archbishop_of_Canterbury__Comic_Relief_routine_receives_more_than_2_000_complaints.jpg?quality=85&mode=crop&width=620&height=374&404=tv&url=/uploads/images/original/27049.jpg 13

18. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. EXTRAS EXTRAS Who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting) In my own words: Added characters to make a scene more playful. My own example: Students in the movie “Harry Potter” habitualfilms.files.wordpress.com - https://habitualfilms.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/harry_potter_13_470_470x320.jpg?w=590 14

19. Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CHORUS CHORUS Who speaks the prologue and epilogue and comments on the action www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus In my own words: They don’t particularly function as a character in a play but as a narrational voice only to guide the audience along. My own example: Romeo and Juliet Play images.rapgenius.com - http://images.rapgenius.com/6c8e491e9977a71284a5596be7a297d4.372x192x1.jpg 15

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 COMIC RELIEF two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work www.britannica.com/art/flat-character In my own words: A minor character in a work of fiction My own example: Mr. Argus Filch (Harry Potter) img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__ - http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100512164247/harrypotter/pl/images/2/23/Filchxa8.jpg 16

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 Complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader www.britannica.com/art/flat-character In my own words: Most likely real people because they have depth. My own example: Harry, Hermione, Ron (Harry Potter) static.dicas.apontador.com.br - http://static.dicas.apontador.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/harry-potter-4.jpg

23. 5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICE Apuada , Janine Maica F. BMST 2C, Humanities 13 Date Completed Mr. Jaime Cabrera CEU, Philippines I personalize my learning about the types of literary characters by completing this activity. NEW INPUTS CONNECTIONS APPLICATIONS Related Stuff

24. New concepts learned First is, I know now how to distinguished the different types of characters and their own characteristics or capabilities in a set of story. Second, I can really say that this kinds of characters are really important in a play, story or novel because they complete it as what they portraying to do. NEW INPUTS 18

25. This reminds me of… In my experience, I was once had an enemy when I was in grade school. Because of his bossy attitude, I didn’t like it from the first of course and, that lead us to start fighting by pulling our hairs. I can say that I’m the protagonist and my enemy is the antagonist of my life. CONNECTIONS 19

26. Usefulness in real situations Knowing the different types of characaters help us understand the plots and themes of the story. The characters drive the story as a whole. The story makes the audience or the reader more exciting and more twist on the story that leads them to enjoy the whole thing. APPLICATIONS 20 Note : Tests can include ideas from this source .

27. Works Cited DEFINITIONS http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihero http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis https://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Shapeshifters https://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-definition-role-quiz.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor REFERENCING 21

28. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(acting) www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus www.britannica.com/art/flat-character www.britannica.com/art/flat-character PHOTOS http://cdn-media-1.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2014/09/3176173-1748009911-hp.jp_.jpg http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/doblaje/images/e/e4/Haymitch2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131124055153&path-prefix=es http://www.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snape.jpg

29. http://static.c2w.com/uploads/question/image/36/28/96/N362896/file.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1344267984_voldemort.jpg http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/harry_potter/images/malfoy.jpg http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XC2wDBAyOI8/maxresdefault.jpg http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140618165730/harrypotter/images/e/e7/1Remus.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.politicsdaily.com/media/2010/11/harry-potter-427yp-112910.jpg http://qph.is.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-10c300bc09688f321456079237d5cc9e?convert_to_webp=true http://www.readbreatherelax.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rupert-Grint-as-Ron-Weasley-in-Harry-Potter-and-The-Chamber-of-Secrets-2002-5-960x1288.jpg http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120712103334/harrypotter/images/1/17/NevilleDH2.jpg http://www.radiotimes.com/namedimage/Rowan_Atkinson_s__Archbishop_of_Canterbury__Comic_Relief_routine_receives_more_than_2_000_complaints.jpg?quality=85&mode=crop&width=620&height=374&404=tv&url=/uploads/images/original/27049.jpg

30. https://habitualfilms.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/harry_potter_13_470_470x320.jpg?w=590 http://images.rapgenius.com/6c8e491e9977a71284a5596be7a297d4.372x192x1.jpg http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100512164247/harrypotter/pl/images/2/23/Filchxa8.jpg http://static.dicas.apontador.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/harry-potter-4.jpg