Types of Characters

TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
IN LITERATURE
Gandia, Lae Anne T.
BSMT-2C
Date Completed
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
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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
“The central figure with whom we
usually sympathize or identify”
o http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/
CLit/study_elements.htm
o https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=example+of+a+protagonist+in+div
ergent&biw=1366&bih=667&source=ln
ms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=SlefVdLEJoH2
yQSqiYzwDA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AU
oAQ#imgrc=6TCP7lg7h9e4MM%3A
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 In my own words: The lead characters or one of the major characters in a
story, novel or drama.
 My own example: Beatrice "Tris" Prior is the main protagonist and narrator
of the Divergent series. She is a strong-willed sixteen-year-old girl
who hates showing weakness. Though Tris was born in the
faction Abnegation, she eventually transferred to Dauntless and must
face the fact that she is Divergent. When she arrived in her new faction,
she opted for a change of name to go by. She decided to use Tris as a
nickname for Beatrice, hoping for a fresh start in a new faction.
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HERO

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ANTI-HERO
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.”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiher
o
 http://mybigredbag.com/lady-
badass-in-search-of-the-female-
antiheroine/
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 In my own words: The main character who does not have the
usual good characters.
 My own example: Maleficent is considered as the anti-hero in
the movie “Maleficent”. In contrast to the version of the
character seen in the original Sleeping Beauty film, this version of
Maleficent is depicted as more tragic and sympathetic, having
once been an innocent and good-hearted individual who
became cruel as a result of circumstance and eventually
redeemed herself after her sharing a parental bond with Aurora.

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TRAGIC HERO
TRAGIC HERO
 “A great or virtuous character in a
dramatic tragedy who is destined for
downfall, suffering or defeat.”
 http://dictionary.reference.com/bro
wse/tragic%20hero
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=hamlet&biw=1366&bih=667&sourc
e=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XFufVa7
8G8SiyAS4g7iADA&ved=0CAYQ_AUo
AQ#imgrc=4Kwd4f8eFi0VfM%3A
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 In my own words: A tragic hero is an honorable
protagonist with a tragic flaw, also known as fatal
flaw, which eventually leads to his demise.
 My own example: In Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, the
main character is a classic example of Shakespeare’s
Tragic Hero. Hamlet is considered a tragic hero
because he has tragic flaw that in the end is the
cause of his downfall.

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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.
Caricatures can be insulting or
complimentary and can serve a
political purpose or be drawn solely for
entertainment.”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
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 In my own words:
A representation of a person that is exaggerated.
 My own example: We loved our teacher Mr. Tanner. He
wore shoes that were scuffed, and pants that were so tight
around his belly that we wondered if he would pop out of
them. His shirts were neatly pressed, but so starchy that he
crackled when he walked. And, he was forever forgetting
his Coke bottle glasses-perched on top of his head while he
looked for them on his desk. But, he loved books, and he
made us love books too.

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
 “The principal character in opposit
ion to the protagonist or hero of a
narrative or drama.”
 http://www.thefreedictionary.co
m/Literary+antagonist
 http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/
Darth_Vader
 In my own words: The figure who creates
conflict.
 My own example: Darth Vadar is the main
antagonist of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.

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NEMESIS06
NEMESIS
 “The word also sometimes refers to the
character or medium by which this justice is
brought about as Nemesis was the patron
goddess of vengeance according to
classical mythology.”
 http://literary-devices.com/content/nemesis
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=evil+l
ord+voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=l
nms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=eGyfVY_tFs6ayATK9
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 In my own words: A long standing rival.
 My own example: In Christopher Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus”, Faustus’
Nemesis was his pride in his scholarship and his overambitious nature.
Overcome by his irresistible desire, he sells his soul to “Lucifer” by signing a
contract with his blood. He defies Christianity by learning the art of black
magic. Consequently, he pays for his arrogance and his pride. As the
time mentioned in the contract with the devil exhausts, the devil takes his
soul to Hell where he suffers eternal damnation.

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SHAPE-SHIFTER07
SHAPE-SHIFTER
 “Shapeshifters are a race of supernatural
creatures who can take the form of any
human being.”
 http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Shape
shifters
 http://unrealitymag.com/movies/10-
memorable-shapeshifters-from-film-and-
television/
 In my own words: The one that has the ability to change their
appearance.
 My own example: Mystique’s ability to shapeshift comes from her
mutant power. She is normally blue-skinned and yellow-eyed, but
with the ability to look like whoever she wants, Mystique is rarely
found in her “normal” form. In the X-Men movies, Mystique uses
her shapeshifting ability for infiltration and to aid Magneto. She
even teases Wolverine a bit by transforming right before his eyes
as a sexual sampler of sorts.

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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
 In my own words: A character that helps another
character to change.
 My own example: Leaders are “agents of change”,
and if change is to occur at all it must begin
somewhere and within someone. The role of
leadership is to envision a better future and become
the change agent that makes this future possible.

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ROMANTIC ANGLE
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
 “Posses an understanding of her inner-self
or inner-world. He must understand the
value of his experiences through emotions
and intuitions.
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=romanti
c+angle+definition&biw=1366&bih=667&source=
lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=jIefVZmqIYi8yQT2gYLY
DQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=l7uAC3QXqh
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 In my own words: Understand his/her feelings and intuitions.
 My own example: The greatest elf lords desired her. Fëanor
was so smitten by her beauty that despite her rejection of
him* he was inspired to create the Silmarils -- the most
beautiful objects beneath the stars of Varda. Celebrimbor of
Eregion desired her and forged his second greatest art of
craft -- the lesser Elessar elfstone -- for her. She effortlessly
inspired adoration approaching worship in the hearts of Elves,
Men, Dwarves and Hobbits.

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
 ”Close companion or
comrade.”
 http://www.yourdictionary.com
/sidekick
 In my own words: Sidekick is a close friend or a
comapanion.
 My own example: The hairiest of back-up buddies,
Chewbacca (perhaps a distant relative of Cousin It)
communicates through throaty rumbles, is adept at
piloting and shooting things, and unshakably loyal to
hero Han Solo. Note: he's not fond of losing.

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MENTOR10
MENTOR
 “Someone who teaches or gives help
and advice to a less experienced and
often younger person.”
 http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/mentor
 http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/feature/to
p-20-movie-mentors.php
 In my own words: An adviser.
 My own example: To be a good mentor, you
have to be cruel to be kind, so when Bill takes
hot young prot�g� Beatrix Kiddo to see head
priest of the White Lotus Clan, Pai Mei, she's
guaranteed anything but an easy ride.

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FOIL12
FOIL
 ”The figure whose personality traits are
the opposite of the main character’s.
This is a supporting character and
usually made to shine the protagonist.”
 http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CLit/
study_elements.htm
 In my own words: A character that is used to
enhance another character through contrast.
 My own example: MERCUTIO: Romeo, Humors!
Madman! Passion! Lover!
Appear thou in the likeness of a sigh,
Speak but one rhyme and I am satisfied.
Cry but “Ay me!” Pronounce but “love” and “dove.”

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COMIC RELIEF13
COMIC RELIEF
 “A humorous or farcical interlude in a serious
literary work or drama, especially a tragedy,
Intended to relieve the dramatic tension or
heighten the emotional impact by means of
contrast.”
 http://www.thefreedictionary.com/comic+relie
f
 http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Kuzco
 In my own words:
An amusing scene or incident in a serious or tragic setting.
 My own example: Kronk is the best part of Emperor’s New Groove.
Kronk is the not-so-smart lackey of the antagonist, Yzma whose own
brain is always at odds with itself. Voiced perfectly by Patrick
Warburton, 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. More importantly though,
when watching this film I always want more of Kronk. That, if anything is
a sign of an excellent comic relief character.

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EXTRAS14
EXTRAS
 “A role which there is direct
interaction with the
principal actors and no
more than five lines of
dialogue.”
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=s
nowman+in+frozen&biw=1366&bih=623&s
ource=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XZ2fVaK
XFMqbyAT53Lm4DA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoA
Q#imgrc=OvTGXdqc71vIbM%3A
 In my own words: An actor who has a less than five
minute exposure.
 My own example: In the movie, Frozen, there is a
snow character who lasted his exposure for just five
minutes and has no dialogue.

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CHORUS15
CHORUS
 “Provide some structure to the
narrative.”
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q
=extras+in+movie&biw=1366&bih=667
&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=25ij
VeKaGoL9oQT3qIOADA&ved=0CAYQ
_AUoAQ#imgrc=In1685_fFqPQ8M%3A
 In my own words: Gives short information to the
story.
 My own example: The chorus in Oedipus of the
King goes through a distinct character arc. They
begin by supporting Oedipus, believing, based
on his past successes.

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
 Quote a definition: “They have no
depth and no change; we only see one
side or aspect of them. Most supporting
characters are portrayed in this way, for
example, a strict teacher, a helpful
policeman, and an evil stepmother.”
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CLit/
study_elements.htm
 http://gallery4share.com/f/flat-character-
example.html
 In my own words: A Character who reveals only one traits or
personality in the story.
 My own example: The main character in a story, a teenager
named Sally, is a very honest person. She always tries to tell
the truth and consider everyone’s feelings. The teacher
assigns Betty to be Sally’s science lab partner. Betty enjoys
gossip and likes to see people’s reactions, especially if it
involves hurt or embarrassment.

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ROUND CHARACTER
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ROUND CHARACTER
 Quote a definition: “They have more fully
developed personalities. We expect the
protagonists and antagonists to be rounded
individuals who express a range of emotion
and change throughout the narrative, usually
toward greater maturity.”
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CLit/stud
y_elements.htm
 https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatc
h/speedmatchfromj.php?gamefile=141145491
3#.VZ-Ws1-qqko
 In my own words: A well developed character.
 My own example: A character in a story named Elaine
never cuts anybody a break. She tells her friends and
coworkers that charity and compassion have no place in
society. On the other hand, Elaine can never pass up
feeding a stray kitten or puppy, and always tries to find a
good home for lost or abandoned pets.

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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New concepts learned
 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment?
 I learned that there are so many types of
characters.
 I learned how important it is to study different kind of
characters in order for me to analyze and
understand the story well.
NEW INPUTS
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This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
The new stuff I learned can
connect to the events of my life
by knowing how important the
person in my life is. And how
should I value them because
they have significance and they
are what makes me who I am.
CONNECTIONS
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Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
I can use what have I learned by how
I prioritize people in my life just like
how important each character is in
the story. And every people in my life
has a value and they complete and
give essence to my story.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

Works Cited List all sources used in this slideshow.
 http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CLit/study_elements.htm
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=example+of+a+protagonist+in+divergent&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms
&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=SlefVdLEJoH2yQSqiYzwDA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=6TCP7lg7h9e4MM%3A
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihero
 http://mybigredbag.com/lady-badass-in-search-of-the-female-antiheroine/
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=hamlet&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XFufVa78G8
SiyAS4g7iADA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=4Kwd4f8eFi0VfM%3A
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
 http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Literary+antagonist
 http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/Darth_Vader
 http://literary-devices.com/content/nemesis
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=evil+lord+voldemort&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=
eGyfVY_tFs6ayATK9IGwBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=EACz3JlN8VbKxM%3A
 http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Shapeshifters
 http://unrealitymag.com/movies/10-memorable-shapeshifters-from-film-and-television/
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/change-agent-definition-role-quiz.html
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=romantic+angle+definition&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tb
m=isch&sa=X&ei=jIefVZmqIYi8yQT2gYLYDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=l7uAC3QXqhDItM%3A
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/sidekick
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor
 http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/feature/top-20-movie-mentors.php
 http://www.thefreedictionary.com/comic+relief
 http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Kuzco
 http://gallery4share.com/f/flat-character-example.html
 https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatchfromj.php?gamefile=1411454913#.VZ-Ws1-
qqko
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=snowman+in+frozen&biw=1366&bih=623&source=lnms&tbm=isch
&sa=X&ei=XZ2fVaKXFMqbyAT53Lm4DA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=OvTGXdqc71vIbM%3A
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