TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN LITERATURE Reynoso, Ramsey Ann R. BSMT-2B Humanities 13 July 05, 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 SUPPORT CHARACTERS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT BRAIN EXERCISE BRAIN EXERCISE I can do all things through Christ who strengthe ns me. Philippians 4:13 Related Stuff 1. Types of Protagonists There are four types of protagonists. 1.THE HERO THE HEROTHE HERO 2.THE ANTI-HERO THE ANTI-HEROTHE ANTI-HERO 3.THE TRAGIC HERO THE TRAGIC HEROTHE TRAGIC HERO 4.THE CARICATURE THE CARICATURETHE CARICATURE Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. HERO The main character in a literary work; the term is also used in a specialized sense for any figure celebrated in the ancient legends of a people or in such early heroic epics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero retrieved from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero 01 He/She is the focus of the story. Odysseus is a combination of the self-made, self- assured man and the embodiment of the standards and mores of his culture. He is favored by the gods and respected and admired by the mortals. Photo Source: Peter Tikos & Richard Vass 2012 Delta Vision -HERO Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ANTI-HERO An anti-hero is a protagonist or other notable figure who is conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities. hero-definition-examples- characteristics.html retrieved from Study. comhero-definition-examples- characteristics.html 02 An anti-hero is a flawed character, he has evolved beyond the tragic hero. He doesn't always possess purely good qualities or personality traits. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Holden Caulfield is out of shape because he smokes too much. His general health is poor. He is alternately depressed, confused, angry, anxious, perceptive, bigoted, resentful, thoughtful, kind, and horny. To put it simply, Holden is struggling. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=holden+ caulfield&imgrc=q5pTdNFm0lz61M%3A from risaaa.deviantart.com https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=holden+ caulfield&imgrc=q5pTdNFm0lz61M%3A risaaa.deviantart.com Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. 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. hero.htm retrieved from csus.eduhero.htm 03 A tragic hero is the one who suffers at first but in the end survives whatever problems he has faced. Hamlet is the quintessential tragic hero. Being part of the royal family makes him prone to negative and stressful situations and thus his engagement with words to level in which he is almost crippled is absolutely tragic, even if it is not because of anything he had overtly done. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAY Q_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Hamlet&imgrc=gMLInMwHc5X2zM%3A from wikipedia https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAY Q_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Hamlet&imgrc=gMLInMwHc5X2zM%3A Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CARICATURE A caricature is like a stereotype, or something that exaggerates characteristics beyond all reason. https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i ndex?qid= AAWFbQy from answers.com https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i ndex?qid= AAWFbQy 04 It gives a vivid description and an exaggeration to a character just to make an impact to the reader or viewer. The portrait of Mr. Chadband from Bleak House being intently scrutinized. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=Mr+and+mrs+chadband+caricature&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=2NqYVeekFJWE8gWetqzAAg&ved=0CAYQ_ AUoAQ#imgrc=xfhFb2Y-7DoLkM%3A 2. Types of Antagonists There are five kinds of antagonists. 1.THE MAIN ANTAGONIST THE MAIN ANTAGONISTTHE MAIN ANTAGONIST 2.THE NEMESIS THE NEMESISTHE NEMESIS 3.THE SHAPE-SHIFTER THE SHAPE-SHIFTERTHE SHAPE-SHIFTER 4.THE CHANGE AGENT THE CHANGE AGENTTHE CHANGE AGENT 5.THE ROMANTIC ANGLE THE ROMANTIC ANGLETHE ROMANTIC ANGLE Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ANTAGONIST05 An antagonist is a character, group of characters, institution, or concept that stands in or represents opposition against which the protagonist(s) must contend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Antagonist from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Antagonist The antagonist is the one who contradicts the hero. Poseidon - God of the sea. As the suitors are Odysseus's mortal antagonists, Poseidon is his divine antagonist. He despises Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and constantly hampers his journey home. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=antagonist+in+odyssey&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=z9eYVa__Jsrp8AXzyqO4CQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=i sch&q=poseidon&imgrc=N0IVbd4_shxPDM%3A fromhttps://www.google.com.ph/search?q=antagonist+in+odyssey&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=z9eYVa__Jsrp8AXzyqO4CQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=i sch&q=poseidon&imgrc=N0IVbd4_shxPDM%3A Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. NEMESIS06 The inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. A rival who just somehow seems able to get the best of you. y/nemesis from vocabulary.comy/nemesis The nemesis is always greater than the hero but in the end the hero always wins. In the Harry Potter series, Voldemort is Harry's nemesis. Voldemort is constantly attempting to cause Harry's downfall-and essentially, the downfall of the "good" by promoting "evil." Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5uSYVfbVD4SE8gWUt464AQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAY Q_AUoAQ#imgrc=twxK33Yn70FltM%3A Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. SHAPE-SHIFTER07 The shape-shifter doesnt mean that you need to transform literally. It is more about nobody is ever sure about that characters motive. /2008/09/archetypes-shapeshifter.html/2008/09/archetypes-shapeshifter.html They can be the hidden card of the story or the one who will cause mass destruction. Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XNyYVbRFzt3wBcryiYgI&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jac k+Sparrow&imgrc=K8pRWJAAjOBncM%3A Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. CHANGE AGENT08 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. e-agent-definition-role-quiz.htmle-agent-definition-role-quiz.html The focus is on the people in the organization and their interactions. A change agent usually focuses his efforts on the effect of changing technologies, structures and tasks on interpersonal and group relationships in the organization. Beatrice Prior from The Divergent Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XNyYVbRFzt3wBcryiYgI&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=be atrice+prior&imgrc=frKa6T6_qvNxFM%3A https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XNyYVbRFzt3wBcryiYgI&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=be atrice+prior&imgrc=frKa6T6_qvNxFM%3A Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. ROMANTIC ANGLE09 A love affair, an intense and happy but short-lived affair involving young people. A spirit of or inclination for adventure, excitement, or mystery. tion/romancetion/romance The romantic angle usually gives an edge to a story. People loved the idea of being in love so it will give a better taste to it. Margo and Quentin from Paper Towns Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XNyYVbRFzt3wBcryiYgI&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=ma rgo+and+quentin+from+paper+towns&imgrc=zviUJYlBjYZfGM%3A https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XNyYVbRFzt3wBcryiYgI&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=ma rgo+and+quentin+from+paper+towns&imgrc=zviUJYlBjYZfGM%3A 3. Types of Support Characters There are six types of supporting characters. 1.THE SIDEKICK CHARACTERTHE SIDEKICK CHARACTER 2.THE MENTOR CHARACTERTHE MENTOR CHARACTER 3.THE FOIL CHARACTERTHE FOIL CHARACTER 4.THE COMIC RELIEF CHARACTERTHE COMIC RELIEF CHARACTER 5.THE EXTRASTHE EXTRAS 6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy) THE CHORUS SIDEKICK11 CONFIDANT A person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority than that person. webster.com/dictionary/ sidekick retrieved from Merriam-Websters Dictionarywebster.com/dictionary/ sidekick A sidekick is the one who supports the hero. Don Quixote, an older man who, after reading one to many fairytales, decides to go out on a quest of his own. He shortly recruits one of his neighbors, Sancho, to be his squire, promising him the governorship of an island. Photo Source: 2010 SAM SCHLINKER - Thttp://flavorwire.com/127231/the-top-10-sidekicks-in-literature/5 MENTOR10 ROMANTIC ANGLE Mentor is someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced colleague. Roberts, Andy. (1999) "The origins of the term mentor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentor Mentor is the one who gives advices and teaches those who are in need. As Mentor, the goddess encouraged Telemachus to stand up against the suitors and go abroad to find out what happened to his father. Photo Source:ntor&h=500&w=416&tbnid=nP3dLv7hDP2yzM:&zoom=1&tbnh=160&tbnw=133&usg=__2Mh6CH7ifgHjpHyu2dXQslAYohE=&docid=12CKHoll4Go1cM FOIL12 A foil's main purpose is to show contrast to the protagonist. In this way, a foil can show how things could have been different for the protagonist if he had chosen a different path. foil-definition-examples.html retrieved from Study.comfoil-definition-examples.html It is a character who is a contrast with the protagonist in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character. Leartes serves as a foil to Hamlet. Leartes has many similarities with Hamlet. Upon hearing of his father's death, Leartes rushes home from France ready to take action against the murderer. Leartes' decisiveness, courage and nobility in the face of the same situation as Hamlet show him as a strong foil. Photo Source:https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved =0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=laertes+as+a+foil+character&imgrc=rqNvc4V3BIJBJM%3A from schoolworkhelper.netschoolworkhelper.net COMIC RELIEF13 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_re lief from Wikipidea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_re lief Comic relief is something that puts a little bit of laughter. Some critics see the fight between Odysseus and Irus as comic relief, but it is hardly a laughing matter for anyone other than the pernicious suitors. Although the old clown annoys Odysseus, Odysseus doesn't really want to hurt him. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch& q=fight+between+Odysseus+and+Irus&imgrc=Sb-UmFBO29FXuM%3A from spiritoftheages.com https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch& q=fight+between+Odysseus+and+Irus&imgrc=Sb-UmFBO29FXuM%3A spiritoftheages.com Insert any photo that shows this idea. The photo should be clear and should fit and fill this space. EXTRAS14 They are unlikely to speak or even be named. Extras don't involve much work - hardly any, in fact. By Harvey Chapman, Copyright and TM Novel Writing Help, help.com/minor-characters.htmlHarvey Chapmanhttp://www.novel-writing- help.com/minor-characters.html Extras are just minor characters that has nothing to do with the story. If your character eats in a restaurant or walks down the street and there is no mention whatsoever of the people around them, the scene will lack realism. Extras in novels aren't really characters at all, more a part of the setting. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch& q=extra+characters+hamlet&imgrc=B4-qFHQKA3_b7M%3A fromhttps://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch& q=extra+characters+hamlet&imgrc=B4-qFHQKA3_b7M%3A CHORUS15 A group of characters in Greek tragedy (and in later forms of drama), who comment on the action of a play without participation in it. 228/student_view0/drama_glossary.html from 228/student_view0/drama_glossary.html These are the characters that comments on things but doesnt have a participation in it. Charagos suggested Kreon to make Antigone his wife. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch& q=Charagos+in+odyssey&imgrc=H0OpfvdneE84FM%3A fromhttps://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch& q=Charagos+in+odyssey&imgrc=H0OpfvdneE84FM%3A 4. Types of Character Development There are two types of character development. 1.THE FLAT CHARACTERTHE FLAT CHARACTER 2.THE ROUND CHARACTERTHE ROUND CHARACTER FLAT CHARACTER16 COMIC RELIEF We see only one side, or trait, of these characters. You likely can name only one or two characteristics of them. https://sheehy- english.wikispaces.com/Round+and+Flat+ Characters retrieved from Sheehy- English.wikispaces.com https://sheehy- english.wikispaces.com/Round+and+Flat+ Characters It is a minor character with one or two personalities. In The Odyssey, the suitors are flat characters. We see one side of them-their bad side. Photo Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=odysseus&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dbOYVazcDMLfmAXrtJbgCA&sqi=2&ved=0CAY Q_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=The+Odyssey%2C+the+suitors&imgrc=DtC-9LM_cdlzwM%3A ROUND CHARACTER17 These characters are many sided and complex, with more than three characteristics shown. Usually we see they have virtues and faults https://sheehy- english.wikispaces.com/Round+and+Flat+Characters retrieved from Sheehy-English.wikispaces.com https://sheehy- english.wikispaces.com/Round+and+Flat+Characters The round character is someone that has several sides in their personality. Odysseus is definitely a round character. He has good sides (he is strong and brave and wise) and bad ones (he is a bit full of himself and that gets him in trouble with Poseiden when he brags about blinding Polyphemus the cyclops). Photo Source: Peter Tikos & Richard Vass 2012 Delta Vision 5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICE Reynoso, Ramsey Ann R. BSMT-2B Humanities 13 July 05, 2015 Mr. Jaime Cabrera CEU, Philippines I personalize my learning about the types of literary characters by completing this activity. 1. NEW INPUTS NEW INPUTS 2. CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 3. APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS Related Stuff New concepts learned I have learned all the different kinds of characters in literature. I never thought that there are so much more than the protagonists and the antagonists. I have learned all their importance and their differences. I have realized that each character supports each other characters as well. NEW INPUTS18 This reminds me of Everyone who enters our life is important. Even though some of them stays in just a little of time they still taught us a lesson. Without them you cannot be yourself today because they have helped you so much. Everything happens for a reason. Everyone around you is connected to you and to the others. Learn to value everyone in your life. CONNECTIONS19 Usefulness in real situations Value everyone around us for they are the ones who shaped us. We need to know each and others importance. Prioritizing people may help you a lot but always remember that everyone is valuable to you. Struggles may come but as a person you have to be strong and face. Everything that happens around us has a purpose. APPLICATIONS20 Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.this source Works Cited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero retrieved from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero characteristics.html retrieved from Study. comcharacteristics.html retrieved from csus.edu https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid= AAWFb Qy from answers.com https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid= AAWFb Qy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist Roberts, Andy. (1999) "The origins of the term mentor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentor examples.html retrieved from Study.comexamples.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief from Wikipidea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief By Harvey Chapman, Copyright and TM Novel Writing Help, Chapmanma_glossary.html from ma_glossary.html https://sheehy-english.wikispaces.com/Round+and+Flat+Characters retrieved from Sheehy-English.wikispaces.com https://sheehy-english.wikispaces.com/Round+and+Flat+Characters REFERENCING21