Characters in Literature, Humanities 13

1. TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
IN LITERATURE
De Torrez, Leiramme Dianne A.
BSMT 2C, Humanities 13
July 15, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
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
can
dream it,
you can
do it.”
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2. 1. Types of
Protagonists
There are four types of
protagonists.
1. THE HERO
2. THE ANTI-HERO
3. THE TRAGIC HERO
4. THE CARICATURE

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HERO
 Hero: a mythological or
legendary figure often of divine
descent endowed with great
strength or ability
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/hero
01
 A hero is someone who is admired for his or her
bravery. He has the ability to perform heroic act.
 My own example: Spiderman (Spiderman)
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=hero+photo&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=phufVbhti7e5BJKNkZ
AF&ved=0CBsQsAQ#tbm=isch&q=spiderman&imgrc=H5Y_5h9n0Z3viM%3A
HERO

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ANTI-HERO
ANTI-HERO
 An antihero or antiheroine is a main
character in a story who lacks
conventional heroic qualities such
as idealism, courage,
and morality.[1][2][3][4][5]
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antih
ero
02
 An antihero is a protagonist who is lack of
bravery and courage.
 My own example: Maleficent (Maleficent)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://2tax3i7eqir13il3d49l65b3.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/angelina-jolie-crow-maleficent-movie-1920x1080-
579x3251.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/maleficent-fails-children-villains-
heroes.html&h=325&w=579&tbnid=0maImXiTSvRpmM:&zoom=1&docid=w6nd_m50G5dqtM&ei=NCOfVfSEKcvhuQSrnY7ICg&tbm=isch&ved=0CB8QMygEMAQ

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TRAGIC HERO
TRAGIC HERO
 A tragic hero is a great or
virtuous character in a dramatic
tragedy who is destined for
downfall, suffering, or defeat
 http://dictionary.reference.com
/browse/tragic%20hero
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 A tragic hero is someone who is capable of
experiencing suffering or somewhat losing.
 My own example: Elsa (Frozen)
https://www.google.com.ph/search?&biw=1366&bih=623&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=example+of+a+tragic+hero+in+movies&oq=example+of+a+tragic+hero+in+movies&gs_l=img.3...
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CARICATURE
CARICATURE
 In literature, a caricature is a
description of a person using
exaggeration of some
characteristics and
oversimplification of others.[1]
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caric
ature
04
 Caricature is someone or something that is funny
in a exaggerated way.
 My own example: Ursula (Little Mermaid)
https://anatomyofevil.wordpress.com/

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

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ANTAGONIST05
ANTAGONIST
 An antagonist is a character, group of
characters, institution, or concept that stands in
or represents opposition against which
the protagonist(s) must contend. In other words,
an antagonist is a person or a group of people
who opposes a protagonist.[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist
 An antagonist is a character who makes conflict
to the main character.
 My own example: Queen (Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs)
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=example+of+antagonist+in+a+movie&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=623&source=lnms&tbm=isch
&sa=X&ei=0SSfVYnaFMnkuQT5xbDIBQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=IrUGr8dH_v8coM%3A

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NEMESIS06
NEMESIS
 Nemesis is an opponent or
enemy that is very difficult to
defeat.
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/nemesi
s
 A nemesis is an opponent whom the protagonist
cannot overcome or defeat.
 My own example: Plankton (Spongebob
Squarepants)
http://the-mystery-case-files.wikia.com/wiki/Plankton

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CHANGE AGENT
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CHANGE AGENT
 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.
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-
agent-definition-role-quiz.html
 A change agent is an antagonist who shift their
roles depending on the needs of the
organization.
 My own example: Melissa McCathy (Spy)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3020568/Melissa-McCarthy-stars-unlikely-secret-agent-
hilarious-new-trailer-Spy.html

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SHAPE-SHIFTER07
SHAPE-SHIFTER
 Shapeshifting, also known as transformation or
transmogrification, is a change in the form or
shape of a person, especially a change from
human form to animal form or a change in
appearance form one person to another.
 http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/index.php?titl
e=Shapeshifters
 Shape-shifters are antagonist who came
transform themselves in any human being.
 My own example: Mystique (X-Men)
http://screenrant.com/x-men-days-future-past-characters-images-bios/

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ROMANTIC ANGLE
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
 Usually a romantic
relationship involving three
people; can be friendships,
romantic, or familial
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo
ve_triangle
 In my own words: Three persons involved in
which one is being betrayed by the two.
 My own example: Noah, Allie and Lon (The
Notebook)
http://www.gurl.com/2014/03/17/best-fictional-movie-love-triangles/#1

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

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SIDEKICK11
SIDEKICK
 A sidekick is a person who helps and
spends a lot of time with someone
who is usually more important,
powerful, etc.
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/sidekick
 A sidekick is a character who helps the main
character, someone who is important to the
protagonist.
 My own example: Patrick Spongebob
Squarepants)
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MENTOR10
MENTOR
 A mentor is someone who teaches or
gives help and advice to a less
experienced and often younger
person.
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/mentor
 A mentor is someone who is entrusted to be a
teacher.
 My own example: Master Shifu (Kungfu Panda)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/kungfupanda/images/7/71/ShifuLOA.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-
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FOIL12
FOIL
 In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts
with another character (usually
the protagonist) in order to highlight
particular qualities of the other
character.[2][3][4]
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature
)
 A foil is a character who makes another person
seem better in contrast.
 My own example: Clayton (Tarzan)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/7/2/10/enhanced-buzz-18970-1372777146-
21.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.buzzfeed.com/moerder/fancy-literary-techniques-explained-by-disney&h=430&w=625&tbnid=9SXYa-
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COMIC RELIEF13
COMIC RELIEF
o Comic relief is the inclusion of
a humorous character, scene, or witty
dialogue in an otherwise serious work,
often to relieve tension.
o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_re
lief
 A comic relief is a scene that provide relief to
any intense situation.
 My own example: Olaf (Frozen)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Frozen-Olaf-
580x415.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/frozen-story-head-paul-briggs-talks-about-truth-in-storytelling-
92787.html&h=415&w=580&tbnid=2ENPmKMdZS1Q6M:&zoom=1&docid=0shb39ZfF5hJ0M&ei=RDSfVZrzD8O-0ASP7pHYBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCAQMygDMAM

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EXTRAS14
EXTRAS
 Extras are persons hired by the
day to play a minor part, as a
member of a mob or crowd.
 http://dictionary.reference.co
m/browse/extra
 Extra is a hired person to act in a particular play.
 My own example: Clayton’s men (Tarzan)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://media.thedailytouch.com/2014/03/LeFou_GIF_GT.gif&imgrefurl=http://mic.com/articles/88167/9-
harmful-stereotypes-we-never-realized-our-favorite-disney-movies-taught-

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CHORUS15
CHORUS
 Chorus is a group of persons singing in
unison.
 http://dictionary.reference.com/brows
e/chorus
 Chorus is a large group of singers and dancers.
 My own example: Mickey Mouse
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https://38.media.tumblr.com/a07f8cd9bc9e3e005775d72fa946fb81/tumblr_inline_n055bw67Z21rjm3a5.png&im
grefurl=https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/hello-nice-

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

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FLAT CHARACTER
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FLAT CHARACTER
 Flat Character is an easily recognized
character type in fiction who may not be
fully delineated but is useful in carrying out
some narrative purpose of the author.
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fl
at+character
 Flat Character is someone who does not change
its characteristic.
 My own example: Golum (The Lord of the Rings)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https://hobbitalk.wikispaces.com/file/view/gollum.jpg/33022675/388x292/gollum.jpg&imgrefurl=http://jacobfil
mlit.wikispaces.com/Flat%2BCharacter?showComments%3D1&h=292&w=388&tbnid=uNl8Kh1BkJBIIM:&zoom=1&docid=fvtwqH9EM95DyM&ei=WkWfVZx7xs

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ROUND CHARACTER
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ROUND CHARACTER
 Round character is a character in fiction
whose personality, background, motives,
and other features are fully delineated by
the author.
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ro
und-character
 Round character possess changes and
development that surprise the reader.
 My own example: Bella (Twilight)
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjVlyIvLg3Q/hqdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DXjVlyIvLg3
Q&h=360&w=480&tbnid=U9WreouvJENWQM:&zoom=1&docid=xYbbSUmVxpuQwM&ei=w0efVdumKIGK0QSmpp3QBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CB0QMygAMAA

23. 5. BRAIN
EXERCISE &
PRACTICE
De Torrez, Leiramme Dianne A.
BSMT 2C, Humanities 13
July 15, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escaolar University,
Philippines
I personalize my learning
about the types of literary
characters by completing
this activity.
1. NEW INPUTS
2. CONNECTIONS
3. APPLICATIONS
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24. New concepts learned
 Different types of protagonist, antagonist,
support characters and character
development.
 Uses of internet and gadgets.
NEW INPUTS
18

25. This reminds me of…
 The role of other people in my life. Would
they help me up or let me fell down.
 Applications that helps me in doing my
assignments.
CONNECTIONS
19

26. Usefulness in real situations
 The most important thing in doing this kind
of activity is knowing who your real friends
are.
 Makes me do tasks assigned to me in
easier way.
APPLICATIONS
20
Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

27. Works Cited
DEFINITION:
1. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihero
3. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist
6. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis
7. http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-
definition-role-quiz.html
8. http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/index.php?title=Shapes
hifters
9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle
10.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick
REFERENCING
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28. REFERENCING
1. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature)
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief
4. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/extra
5. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/chorus
6. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flat+character
7. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/round-character
PHOTOS
1. https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=hero+photo&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isc
h&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=phufVbhti7e5BJKNkZAF&ved=0CBsQsAQ#tbm=isch&q=sp
iderman&imgrc=H5Y_5h9n0Z3viM%3A
2. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://2tax3i7eqir13il3d49l65b3.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/06/angelina-jolie-crow-maleficent-movie-1920x1080-
579x3251.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/maleficent-fails-children-villains-
heroes.html&h=325&w=579&tbnid=0maImXiTSvRpmM:&zoom=1&docid=w6nd_m50G5dqtM&ei=NCOfVfSEKc
vhuQSrnY7ICg&tbm=isch&ved=0CB8QMygEMAQ
3. https://www.google.com.ph/search?&biw=1366&bih=623&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=example+of+a+tragic+hero+i
n+movies&oq=example+of+a+tragic+hero+in+movies&gs_l=img.3...18836.20604.9.20766.10.8.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....
0...1c.1.64.img..10.0.0.E1BIXulh5P0&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.97653015,d.c2E&dpr=1&ech=1&psi=YB-
fVcjGAo2IuASP0KCgAQ.1436491644051.11&ei=lyCfVZfUDYWRuATUmLO4DQ&emsg=NCSR&noj=1#emsg=NCS
R&imgrc=gg1OHsMn3GrSXM%3A

29. REFERENCING
1. https://anatomyofevil.wordpress.com/
2. https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=example+of+antagonist+in+a+movie&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=623&so
urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=0SSfVYnaFMnkuQT5xbDIBQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=IrUGr8dH_v8
coM%3A
3. http://the-mystery-case-files.wikia.com/wiki/Plankton
4. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3020568/Melissa-McCarthy-stars-unlikely-secret-agent-
hilarious-new-trailer-Spy.html
5. http://screenrant.com/x-men-days-future-past-characters-images-bios/
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle
7. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/159/8/b/patrick_star
_by_hannah14yyy-
d52szm7.png&imgrefurl=http://www.mixfmradio.com/index.php?id%3D1621&h=878&w=698&tbnid=r3k
OXzVt89lmkM:&zoom=1&docid=qakTRknAOmTISM&ei=ri6fVYX3AoKk0AShoJ7wBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CC
0QMygSMBI
8. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/kungfupanda/images/
7/71/ShifuLOA.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-
down/180%253Fcb%253D20111105193523&imgrefurl=http://kungfupanda.wikia.com/wiki/Shifu&h=240&
w=180&tbnid=9qLONrpX3h1d3M:&zoom=1&docid=eAo3i3keiCi_tM&ei=vjCfVb_uFMiu0gTh66ywBA&tb
m=isch&ved=0CDIQMygDMAM
9. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://ak-
hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/7/2/10/enhanced-buzz-18970-1372777146-
21.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.buzzfeed.com/moerder/fancy-literary-techniques-explained-by-
disney&h=430&w=625&tbnid=9SXYa-
LABxHJnM:&zoom=1&docid=4AUo81CQmikDTM&ei=SDKfVez_MuXwmAXwn4GIDA&tbm=isch&ved=0CBoQMygA
MAA
10. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Frozen-Olaf-
580x415.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/frozen-story-head-paul-briggs-talks-about-truth-in-storytelling-
92787.html&h=415&w=580&tbnid=2ENPmKMdZS1Q6M:&zoom=1&docid=0shb39ZfF5hJ0M&ei=RDSfVZrzD8O-
0ASP7pHYBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCAQMygDMAM

30. REFERENCING
1. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://media.thedailytouch.co
m/2014/03/LeFou_GIF_GT.gif&imgrefurl=http://mic.com/articles/88167/9-
harmful-stereotypes-we-never-realized-our-favorite-disney-movies-taught-
us&h=230&w=500&tbnid=iPdfLv_q5djM6M:&zoom=1&docid=vX85U8smd38
5dM&ei=20CfVdSIIYXC0gSUmb7ABA&tbm=isch&ved=0CEYQMyghMCE
1. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https://38.media.tumblr.com/a
07f8cd9bc9e3e005775d72fa946fb81/tumblr_inline_n055bw67Z21rjm3a5.pn
g&imgrefurl=https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/hello-nice-
warners&h=375&w=500&tbnid=nYnSS9L1O02neM:&zoom=1&docid=Z1z2ga
YSG5stVM&ei=2EOfVfzmGoSW0gTV3pDQBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CFUQMygw
MDA
2. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https://hobbitalk.wikispaces.co
m/file/view/gollum.jpg/33022675/388x292/gollum.jpg&imgrefurl=http://jac
obfilmlit.wikispaces.com/Flat%2BCharacter?showComments%3D1&h=292&
w=388&tbnid=uNl8Kh1BkJBIIM:&zoom=1&docid=fvtwqH9EM95DyM&ei=Wk
WfVZx7xszQBK74p9AE&tbm=isch&ved=0CB4QMygBMAE
3. http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjVlyIvLg
3Q/hqdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DXjVlyI
vLg3Q&h=360&w=480&tbnid=U9WreouvJENWQM:&zoom=1&docid=xYbbS
UmVxpuQwM&ei=w0efVdumKIGK0QSmpp3QBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CB0QM
ygAMAA