This document discusses different types of characters in literature. It begins by outlining four types of protagonists: the hero, anti-hero, tragic hero, and caricature. It then discusses five types of antagonists: the main antagonist, nemesis, shape-shifter, change agent, and romantic angle. Six types of supporting characters are also outlined: the sidekick, mentor, foil, comic relief, extras, and chorus. Finally, it discusses two types of character development: flat characters and round characters. The document provides examples and definitions for each character type.

1. TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
IN LITERATURE
Zyna V. Achay
BSMT 2-B HUM 13
July,05, 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
Show
Honesty
with
loving
kindness
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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 person, typically a man, who is
admired or idealized for courage,
outstanding achievements, or noble
qualities.
 https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?
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 In my own words: Hero is someone who help
and protects people.
 My own example: Everyone can be a hero, it
was through being helpful to others.
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HERO

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ANTI-HERO
ANTI-HERO
 Anti-hero a main character in a
book, play, movie, etc., who does
not have the usual good qualities
that are expected in a hero
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/antihero
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 In my own words: Anti-hero is the one who
doesn't show a good characteristics as a hero.
 My own example: She’s being rude and dislike
everybody she save else even if she’s a hero.
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TRAGIC HERO
TRAGIC HERO
 A tragic hero is a person of
noble birth with heroic or
potentially heroic qualities.
 http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/sa
ntorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm
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 In my own words: This person is fated by the
Gods or by some supernatural force to doom
and destruction or at least to great suffering.
 My own example: A hero that struggles and
suffered a lot. Like being on a wrong path
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CARICATURE
CARICATURE
 A caricature is
a rendered image showing the
features of its subject in a
simplified or exaggerated way.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ca
ricature
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 In my own words: A hero with supernatural
powers.
 My own example: Like Spiderman who have a
spider web that leads to save people.
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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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ANTAGONIST
 Antagonist is a person who
opposes another person.
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/antago
nist
 In my own words: A character that a rival or a
enemy of a protagonist.
 My own example: A bad plan for someone else
to make him/her suffer. Like fighting and might
happen to killing.
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NEMESIS
 A person or character who
specifically brings about the
downfall of another person or
character
 http://the-difference-
between.com/nemesis/antago
nist
 In my own words: This character implies a worst
enemy of a protagonist.
 My own example: Like Batman nemesis, it’s Joker
who are unstoppable on making bad plans.
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SHAPE-SHIFTER
 SHAPE-SHIFTER a person or being
with the ability to change their
physical form at will.
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 In my own words: This the one who have the
ability to change and transform into something
new.
 My own example: Like incredible hulk, whose
transform masculine with a green appearance.
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CHANGE AGENT
 A "We're not here because we are free. We're here
because we are not free. There is no escaping reason.
No denying purpose. Because we both know without
purpose, we would not exist."
 http://esrati.com/antagonist-catalyst-
realist-change-agent-its-time-for-
dayton-to-face-race/3765
 In my own words: It’s about a secret enemy who
hide his/her trueself.
 My own example: Like in 21 movie, where one of
the teacher’s really using kids to just have
money.
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
 It is a competitive antagonist of all five known
muscarinic receptors ... Belladonna means “beautiful
woman” in Italian. ... Dim light with candlelight also
causes pupil dilation, which is why these conditions are
also considered “romantic”
 http://tmedweb.tulane.edu/ph
armwiki/doku.php/antimuscarini
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 In my own words: It’s about balancing conflict
with romance.
 My own example: Like the protagonist fight the
antagonist but later they’ve kiss.
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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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CONFIDANT
 A sidekick is a close companion
who is generally regarded as
subordinate to the one he
accompanies.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid
ekick
 In my own words: Always there to give help to
protagonist.
 My own example: Harry potter having trouble
and Ron the sidekick, helps him to solve his
problem.
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
 In my own words: A great teacher who teaches
worthy wisdom to his fellow.
 My own example: My teacher Sir Nasol, really
gives us an appropriate advice an learning's
towards our studies.
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experienced and trusted
adviser.
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FOIL
 a foil is a character 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: A contrasts qualities of a
character to shine the protagonist
 My own example: Harry chooses to oppose Lord
Voldemort and the Death Eaters, whereas Draco
eventually joins them.
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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/Comi
c_relief
 In my own words: This is about having a flirty
thing with other characters.
 My own example: When Katniss Everdeen kisses
Peeta even if she’s committed with other guy.
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EXTRAS
 Extras are actors and actresses
who serve as "dressed
background." They help to sell the
idea that a scene is filled with real
people just going about their daily
business.
 http://filmtvcareers.about.com/od
/gettingthejob/a/HowToExtra.htm
 In my own words: A group of peole who are just
a background on a set. Doen’t perform any
special roles.
 My own example: The kids that are simply
playing in the streets while filming.
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CHORUS
 a group of singers and dancers in an
ancient Greek play who take part in or
talk about the things that are
happening on stage
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/chorus
 In my own words: A large group of singers who
performs.
 My own example: The movie of Pitch Perfect
which a group girls (Bella’s) competing in other
acapella group.
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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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COMIC RELIEF
 Flat characters are two-dimensional in
that they are relatively uncomplicated
and do not change throughout the
course of a work.
 http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-
character
 In my own words: A simple character that
remains the same.
 My own example: A kid who always play and
eat all the time and nothings new.
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ROUND CHARACTER
 By contrast, round characters are
complex and undergo development,
sometimes sufficiently to surprise the
reader.
 http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-
character
 In my own words: A character that show
changes that makes it interesting.
 My own example: A lady that seems normal but
literally she’s a long loss princess of Britain.
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23. 5. BRAIN
EXERCISE &
PRACTICE
Zyna V. Achay
BSMT 2-B
July,05, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar 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
 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment?
 Actually I’ve learned a lot, but one thing I
realized that the characters have their
different types which makes a story
interesting and related.
 I also learned that it’s really important to
have antagonist in a shoe because if there’s
none it will unintersting and useless.
 Lastly that all the characters contribute in
their own way that makes a movie worked.
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25. This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
 I can connect this through my daily
interactions with others. It seems
identifying if there are enemy or a
supportive type or just an extra in my life.
 Also It reminds me of my attitude toward
other, in a way ralizing on what tyoe of
character I was to them.
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26. Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
 Actually I can use this stuff in many ways,
but one thing is for sure I will use this
knowledge when I have to perform. I love
acting and I gain a lot of rewards
because of this gifted talents.
 It can be used also by interacting people
on showing what kind of character I was
to them.
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Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

27. Works Cited
 https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-
instant&rlz=1C1CHWA_enPH635PH635&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=hero%20means
 http://www.slideshare.net/caitlingillmett/types-of-conflict-5478403
 http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/santorar/engl190v/trag.hero.htm
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antagonist
 http://the-difference-between.com/nemesis/antagonist
 https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-
instant&rlz=1C1CHWA_enPH635PH635&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=shapeshifter+meaning
 http://esrati.com/antagonist-catalyst-realist-change-agent-its-time-
for-dayton-to-face-race/3765
 http://tmedweb.tulane.edu/pharmwiki/doku.php/antimuscarinics
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28. Works Cited
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=sideki
ck&rlz=1C1CHWA_enPH635PH635&oq=sidekic
k&aqs=chrome..69i57.5633j0j8&sourceid=chro
me&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=mentor+means
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_(literature)
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief
 http://filmtvcareers.about.com/od/gettingthe
job/a/HowToExtra.htm
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/chorus
 http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character
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