The document discusses different types of characters in literature including protagonists like heroes and anti-heroes, antagonists like the main antagonist and nemesis, and supporting characters like sidekicks and mentors. It provides examples of each type of character from the movie Big Hero 6, describing characters like Hiro Hamada, Baymax, and Professor Callaghan. The document is analyzing literary characters from the film.

1. TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
IN LITERATURE
DIMAILIG, ARAH MAE L.
BSMT-2C
10 JULY 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
If you’re
doing your
best, you
won’t
have any
time to
worry
about
failure.
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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
 is a person or character who, in the face of
danger and adversity or from a position of
weakness, displays courage or self-
sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater
good; a man of distinguished courage or
ability, admired for his brave deeds and
noble qualities. Historically, the first heroes
displayed courage or excellence as warriors.
The word's meaning was later extended to
include moral excellence.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero
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 In my own words: a person who is admired for
great or brave acts or fine qualities.
 My own example: Baymax is a healthcare robot.
He is highly intelligent in the world of medics,
devoted and is extremely caring for his patient.
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BAYMAX

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TADASHI
ANTI-HERO
 a central character in a story,
movie, or drama who lacks
conventional heroic
attributes.https://www.google.c
om.ph
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 In my own words: a main character in a book, play, movie,
etc., who does not have the usual good qualities that are
expected in a hero.
 My own example: Tadashi is a good guy. He just is. He
actually developed, built and programmed a state-of-the-art
nursebot—a Healthcare Companion named Baymax that will
likely help millions worldwide. But it's his role as big brother that
makes Tadashi truly special. Every kid needs a guy like Tadashi
looking out for him, and Hiro knows just how lucky he is to
have him in his life.
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HIRO HAMADA &
TADASHI HAMADA
TRAGIC HERO
 A tragic hero is a person of noble birth
with heroicor 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.
 https://www.google.com.ph
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 In my own words: The tragic hero is the man of innate
nobleness who yet has some one defect that lays him
open to ruin.
 My own example: Tadashi Hamada is a brilliant inventor
and the older brother of Hiro. Together, the two live with
their aunt Cass in the beautiful city of San Fransokyo. Their
parents died 10 years prior to the events of the film,
growing up together in Cass' cafe and bakery.
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HEATHCLIFF
CARICATURE
 A caricature is
a rendered image showing the
features of its subject in a
simplified or exaggerated
way.https://en.wikipedia.org/wi
ki/Caricature
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 In my own words: a drawing that makes
someone look funny or foolish because some
part of the person's appearance is exaggerated.
 My own example: . He is later seen assisting them
in training for their battle against Yokai, albeit
nonchalantly.
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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
Mr. Robert
Callaghan
 Antagonist is a person who opposes a
protagonist.https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words:a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or
competes with another; opponent.
 My own example: As the masked villain, Callaghan was taller, darker,
with a brooding appearance that gave off an ominous aura. His face
was covered by a red and white kabuki mask, which acted as his
ultimate source of power and control over the Microbots. .
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NEMESIS06
YOKAI
 an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to
defeat.
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/nemesis
 In my own words:
an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
 My own example: After his plot is foiled, Yokai is arrested; seeing his
daughter one last time before facing imprisonment.
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SHAPE-SHIFTER07
BAYMAX
 Shapeshifters are a race of supernatural
creatures who can take the form of any human
being.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: shapeshifters can change their
form so as to appear as any person living, dead,
or fictional.
 My own example: Baymax is a healthcare robot.
He is highly intelligent in the world of medics,
devoted and is extremely caring for his patient.
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CHANGE AGENT
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GO GO
TOMAGO
 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.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: Change agents can be vital to
struggling organizations, helping them get back
on track by adapting to a changing
environment.
 My own example: To bring Yokai to justice
(accomplished). To protect San Fransokyo.
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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.http://www.wordreference.com/definiti
on/romance
 In my own words: a romantic spirit, feeling, or
quality.
 My own example: Kryptonite was first introduced
to the public in 1943 as a plot device to allow
the radio serial voice actor, Bud Collyer, to take
some time off.
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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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SIDEKICK10
BATMAN
 a person's assistant or close associate, especially
one who has less authority than that person.
 http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sidekick
 In my own words: A close companion or comrade.
 My own example: Batman has the ability to function under great physical
pain and to withstand telepathy and mind control. He is a master of
disguise, multilingual, and an expert in espionage, often gathering
information under the identity of Matches Malone, a notorious gangster.
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PROFESSOR ROBERT
CALLAGHAN
 an experienced and trusted
adviser.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: adviser or trainer.
 My own example: Professor Robert Callaghan heads
up the robotics program at the famous San
Fransokyo Institute of Technology and is Tadashi's
teacher and mentor. When Hiro visits the university for
the first time, he is star-struck by the world-renowned
roboticist—while Callaghan immediately sees the
potential in the 14-year-old prodigy.
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FOIL
 prevent (something considered
wrong or undesirable) from
success.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: to prevent from attaining an
end; defeat
 My own example: Robin is a real boy, a
superhero in the DC comics universe. Robin has
long been a fixture in the Batman comic books
as Batman's partner.
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COMIC RELIEF13
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/Comic_re
lief
 In my own words: Comic relief usually means a
releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from
a comic episode interposed in the midst of serious or
tragic elements in a drama.
 My own example: Kronk is not just slapstick humor.
The comic absurdity that he constantly finds himself in
keeps the film light hearted and makes up for the
somewhat boring main characters.
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EXTRAS
 a person engaged
temporarily to fill out a scene
in a movie or play, especially
as one of a crowd.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: a person or thing that is
additional.
 My own example: Plankton is much smaller than
the other main characters; he is easily stepped
on and/or sent flying back to the Chum Bucket
with a mere flick of the finger.
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CHORUS
 The chorus was a group that
often danced and chanted in
unison to enhance the
presentation of the drama.
 http://www.answers.com/Q/Wh
at_is_a_chorus_in_literature
 In my own words: The chorus could act as narrator
introducing and setting scenes and letting the audience
know about off stage action.
 My own example: Relating strongly to a character warms a
certain little compartment of the heart and can make a
reader or viewer feel at home, which is why wide
representation is so important and also why we often end up
with these weird and cringe-worthy cut-out ‘geek’ or ‘book
loving’ heroes that fans are meant to empathise with.
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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.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: an easily recognized character type
fiction.
 My own example: The character had to be a charming,
relaxed, European type (secret) agent. Among other
things, the character had to express satisfaction (mild
satisfied smiling), self-confidence, auto safety, trust. As for
clothing, the character had to wear a perfectly styled
black suit and a red necktie.
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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.
 https://www.google.com.ph
 In my own words: A round character is a major
character in a work of fiction who encounters
conflict and is changed by it.
 My own example: Heathcliff is a round
character.
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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
 The new stuff that I learned is that creating
characters is difficult but enjoyable.
 There are many characters that we can
define as an example of every situation or
role in a given assignments.
 Creating a cartoon characters is not easy
but it entertains other people especially the
kids or children.
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25. This reminds me of…
 This reminds me of my childhood days
when instead of taking a bath and going
to school I refer to watch my favorite
cartoons.
 This also reminds me when we are on a
mall and I saw a CD of a cartoon and I
didn’t want to go home without the CD.
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26. Usefulness in real situations
 It is useful in real situation because I can
relate it in my everyday living because I
can see some stuffs that cartoon may
show us.
 In cartoon characters, it is not all about
making us happy but also in giving us
knowledge on what we are watching.
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27. Works Cited
o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero
o https://www.google.com.ph
o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
o http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/nemesis
o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief
o http://www.wordreference.com/definition/romance
o http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_chorus_in_lite
rature
o http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sidekick
o http://www.wordreference.com/definition/romance
o https://www.google.com.ph
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