This document discusses different types of characters in literature. It defines protagonists as the main characters, and lists four types: the hero, anti-hero, tragic hero, and caricature. It also defines five types of antagonists, or opposing characters: the main antagonist, nemesis, shape-shifter, change agent, and romantic angle. Six types of supporting characters are outlined: the sidekick, mentor, foil, comic relief, extras, and chorus. Finally, it discusses two types of character development: flat characters that do not change, and round characters that undergo development.

1. TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
IN LITERATURE
Mendoza, Kricel C.
BSMT2C, Humanities 13
July 15, 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
Think
positive
and work
hard
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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
 A man of distinguished courage
or ability, admired for his brave
deeds and noble qualities.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.co
m/browse/hero
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 In my own words: He possesses a good character
and being admire by people.
 My own example: City Hunter is a man who takes
revenge against his fathers death. He catches those
politicians who are parts of killing his father by telling
the citizen about their wrong doings and gives back
their money to the people.
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City Hunter

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Lee Jin Pyo
ANTI-HERO
 An antihero or anti-heroine is a
main character in a story who lacks
conventional heroic qualities such
as idealism, courage, and morality.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antih
ero
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 In my own words: Anti- hero is the bad guy in the
story.
 My own example: Lee Jin Pyo wants the City
Hunter to kill those people who killed his father.
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Kim Young Joo
TRAGIC HERO
 A great or virtuous character in a d
ramatic tragedy who is destine
d for downfall, suffering, or defeat
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/br
owse/tragic%20hero
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 In my own words: A Hero but faced tragedy or
death.
 My own example: Kim Young Jo is a good
prosecutor who catches the criminal. But an
encounter of an enemy comes for him to an
end.
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Choi Da Hye
CARICATURE
 A caricature is a satirical,
exaggerated portrayal of
person.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.vocabulary.com/di
ctionary/caricature
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 In my own words: The exaggerated person in a
story who looks funny.
 My own example: She’s a character in the story
who likes someone and did everything in order
for the guy to like her too.
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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
Chun Jae Man
 A person who is opposed to, stru
ggles against, or competes with
another; opponent; adversary.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com
/browse/antagonist
 In my own words: He is the opponent of the
protagonist.
 My own example: He tries everything to stop the
City Hunter.
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NEMESIS06
Kim Young Joo
 The word nemesis describes a rival who just
somehow seems able to get the best of you. It
can be someone you compete against,
someone whose skills are nearly identical to
yours and yet, your nemesis always seems to
finish ahead of you, get a higher grade, and
generally make you feel flustered.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/nemesis
 In my own words: Same characteristic wit other
person and is a rival sometimes.
 My own example: He has the same
characteristic with the city hunter. Both of them
are good looking and smart. But they are rivals.
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SHAPE-SHIFTER
 Someone who morphs their life to match
the person they happen to be dating, i.e.
adopt the same taste in music, movies,
fashions, foods, mannerisms, etc.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defi
ne.php?term=shape+shifter
 Someone who changes its appearance in order
to be with the people he/she wanted to be with.
 Kim Ha Ni is a mermaid that turned into human
because of the person she like.
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11. CHANGE AGENT
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Kwon Shi Kyung
 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.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/chang
e-agent-definition-role-quiz.html
 In my own words: Transform good into better.
 My own example: He is part of a company who
turned everything into place.
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
 A piece of writing telling of heroic or
marvelous deeds, great ceremonies,
etc., usually in a historical or imaginary
settings.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.wordreference.com/defini
tion/romance
 Romantic scene in a story.
 My own example: They eat together while the
boy puts his hand on the girls head.
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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
CONFIDANT
 A sidekick is a close companion
who is generally regarded as
subordinate to the one he
accompanies.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid
ekick
 In my own words: A friend or comrade.
 My own example: They are Eun Byuls friend but
plays a short role in the film.
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MENTOR10
Mentor
 An experienced and trusted adviser.
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https://www.google.com.ph/search?q
=plot+diagram&biw=1280&bih=666&so
urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ve
d=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI0N2lx4Ddxg
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 In my own words: An adviser.
 He is a class adviser who guides his student in a
good manner.
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FOIL
 Prevent (something considered
wrong or undesirable) from
succeeding.
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 In my own words: Prevent something.
 My own example: He runs back to his school to
prevent his classmate on teasing her friend.
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COMIC RELIEF13
COMIC RELIEF
 An amusing scene, incident, or speech intr
oduced into serious or tragic
elements, as in a play, in order to provide
temporary relief from
tension, or to intensify the dramatic action.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/c
omic+relief
 In my own words: Relieves the tension.
 My own example: He always smile to relieve the
tension.
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EXTRAS14
EXTRAS
 A person engaged
temporarily to fill out a
scene in a movie or play,
especially as one of a
crowd.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://www.google.com.
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 A cameo or guest appearance.
 My own example: He appeared at the end of
the story a the students teacher.
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CHORUS
 The chorus was a group that
often danced and chanted in
unison to enhance the
presentation of the drama.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.answers.com/Q/Wh
at_is_a_chorus_in_literature
 In my own words: Narrator
 My own example: She narrates the scene in the
story.
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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 characters are two-
dimensional in that they are
relatively uncomplicated and
do not change throughout the
course of a work.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.britannica.com/art/
flat-character
 A character that do not change.
 My own example: His role from the beginning to
end is the same.
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ROUND CHARACTER
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ROUND CHARACTER
 Round characters are complex
and undergo development,
sometimes sufficiently to surprise
the reader.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.britannica.com/art/
flat-character
 Role that changes.
 My own example: Her identity was change and
her life as well.
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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.
1. NEW INPUTS
2. CONNECTIONS
3. APPLICATIONS
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24. New concepts learned
 I’ve learned all the types of characters and
their roles.
NEW INPUTS
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25. This reminds me of…
 Of myself as a character of my own story.
CONNECTIONS
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26. Usefulness in real situations
 In my subjects like Com Skills later on.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

27. Works Cited
 http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character
 http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_chorus_in_literat
ure
 https://www.google.com.ph
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/comic+reliefhtt
ps://www.google.com.ph/search?q=plot+diagram&biw
=1280&bih=666&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&v
ed=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI0N2lx4DdxgIVAmg-
Ch1tLg7t&dpr=1
 http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character
 https://www.google.com.ph
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-
definition-role-quiz.html
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