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PROTAGONISTS
ANTAGONISTS TYPES OF
SUPPORT CHARACTERS
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERS
BRAIN EXERCISE
IN LITERATURE
Eeron Nestor S. Costibolo
BSMT-2C Humanities 13
July 10, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University, Manila
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 4
1. THE HERO
2. THE ANTI-HERO
3. THE TRAGIC HERO
4. THE CARICATURE 1. Types of
Protagonists
There are four types of
protagonists.
 HERO
01
 is a person or character who, in the
Insert any photo face of danger and adversity or from a
that shows this idea. position of weakness, displays
The photo should be
clear and should fit
courage or self-sacrifice—that is,
and fill this space. heroism—for some greater good.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero

HERO

 In my own words: It is the person that is admired for

his/her brave acts.
 My own example: Superman from the movie Superman
the Man of Steel.

http://vsbattles.wikia.com/wiki/Superman_(Man_of_Steel)

02
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
ANTI-HERO
ANTI-HERO
 is a main character in a story who
lacks conventional heroic qualities
such as idealism, courage, and
morality.
 https://www.google.com.ph/
#q=antihero

 Inmy own words: A character who doesn’t have the usual

good qualities.
 My own example: Batman from the movie Batman Dark
Knight Rises.

http://stuffpoint.com/batman/image/22647/batman-wallpaper/

03
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
TRAGIC HERO
 is a person of noble birth with heroic or
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/#q=Tragic+hero

TRAGIC HERO

 In my own words: Is a hero with a sad background.

 My own example: Spiderman from the movie Spiderman
3.

http://www10.imagesandwallpapers.com/
 CARICATURE
04
 Is a description of a person using
Insert any photo exaggeration of some characteristics
that shows this idea. and oversimplification of others.
The photo should be
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
clear and should fit
and fill this space. Caricature

CARICATURE

 In my own words: A drawing that makes someone look

funny or foolish because some part of the persons
appearance is exaggerated.
 My own example: This caricature of President Benigno
Simeon Aquino III.

http://yajyolid.blogspot.com/2011/04/caricature-of-president-benigno-noynoy.html
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1. THE MAIN ANTAGONIST
2. THE NEMESIS
3. THE SHAPE-SHIFTER
4. THE CHANGE AGENT 2. Types of
5. THE ROMANTIC ANGLE
Antagonists
There are five kinds of
antagonists.
 ANTAGONIST
05
 Is a character, group of characters, institution,
or concept that stands in or represents
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
opposition against which the protagonist(s)
The photo should be must contend.
clear and should fit  https://www.google.com.ph/#q=antagonist
and fill this space.

ANTAGONIST

 Inmy own words: The character that the hero is up

against.
 My own example: The Joker from the movie The Dark
Knight.

http://imgur.com/gallery/vyafr

06
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
NEMESIS
 Is a literary device that refers to a situation of
poetic justice where the good characters are
rewarded for their virtues and the evil
characters are punished for their vices.
 http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/

NEMESIS

 In my own words: An opponent or enemy that is very hard

to defeat
 My own example: Bane from the movie The Dark Knight
Rises.

http://www.comicvine.com/forums/battles-7/bane-vs-black-widow-hit-girl-and-catwoman-movie-1620441/
 SHAPE-SHIFTER
07
 Are a race of supernatural creatures who can
take the form of any human being.
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=shapeshifter
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.

SHAPE-SHIFTER

 Inmy own words: Someone who can change their

appearance.
 My own example: Mystique from X-Men Days of Future
Past.

http://cdn1.sciencefiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/First_Class_Mystique-1024x1024.jpg

08
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
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/#q=change+agent

CHANGE AGENT

 Inmy own words: A character that is a catalyst for change.

 My own example: Samuel L. Jackson from the movie
Coach Carter
.

http://www.hercampus.com/school/ucla/cec-free-film-coach-carter

09
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
ROMANTIC ANGLE
 a shift from faith in reason to faith in the
senses, feelings, and imagination; a shift from
interest in urban society to an interest in the
rural and natural; a shift from public,
impersonal poetry to subjective poetry;
 http://www.wordreference.com/definition/
romance

ROMANTIC ANGLE

 Inmy own words: Is the love interest of the main

character.
 My own example: Mary Jane from spiderman.

http://cronk4thhoureng12.wikispaces.com/Spiderman?responseToken=5ff12ed3e2f2780bc149b15a1cdeab13
 6
1. THE SIDEKICK CHARACTER
2. THE MENTOR CHARACTER 3. Types of
3. THE FOIL CHARACTER
4. THE COMIC RELIEF CHARACTER Support
5. THE EXTRAS
6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy) Characters
There are six types of supporting
characters.
11 SIDEKICK
 is a close companion who is generally
Insert any photo regarded as subordinate to the one he
that shows this idea. accompanies.
The photo should be
 https://www.google.com.ph/
clear and should fit
and fill this space. #q=sidekick

CONFIDANT

 In
my own words: The character that helps the hero fight.
 My own example: Robin the sidekick of batman.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_(comics)
10 MENTOR

Insert any photo  an experienced and trusted adviser.

that shows this idea.
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=mentor
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.

ROMANTIC ANGLE

 In my own words: The that gives advice and guidance to

the main character.
 My own example: Mr. Han from the movie Kung fu Kid.

http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1996066,00.html
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Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
FOIL
 is a character who contrasts with another
character (usually the protagonist) in order to
highlight particular qualities of the other
character. In some cases, a subplot can be used
as a foil to the main plot.
 https://www.google.com.ph/
#q=foil+in+literature+definition

FOIL

 In
my own words: To enhance by contrast.
 My own example: Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter.

http://harry-potter-pedia.wikia.com/wiki/Draco_Malfoy
13
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
The photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
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://www.google.com.ph/
#q=comic+relief+in+literature+definiti
on

 In my own words: The character who makes a bad

situation funny.
 My own example: Kronk from the emperor’s new grove.

http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Kronk
14 EXTRAS
 is a performer in a film,
television show, stage, musical, opera
Insert any photo that shows this
or ballet production, who appears in a
idea. The photo should be clear nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent)
and should fit and fill this space. capacity, usually in the background
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Extra_(acting)

EXTRAS

 In
my own words: A background character.
 My own example: This extras from the movie Frozen

http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2015/02/22/the-first-annual-background-character-oscars/
15 CHORUS
 A group of persons who speak or sing
Insert any photo in unison a given part or composition
that shows this idea. in drama or poetry recitation.
The photo should be
 http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
clear and should fit
and fill this space. chorus

CHORUS

 Inmy own words: The group of characters that sings in a

movie.
 My own example:

http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Fixer_Upper
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1. THE FLAT CHARACTER
2. THE ROUND CHARACTER 4. Types of
Character
Development
There are two types of character
development.
 FLAT
16 CHARACTER
 are two-dimensional in that they are relatively
uncomplicated and do not change throughout
Insert any photo
that shows this idea.
the course of a work
The photo should be  https://www.google.com.ph/search?
clear and should fit q=robin+from+batman&biw=1360&bih=682
and fill this space. &source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAG
oVChMIpdC1qKTVxgIVDEuOCh1CNAgp&
dpr=1#q=flat+character
COMIC RELIEF

 In my own words: Is the character that does not change

through the whole story.
 My own example: Scar from Lion King.

http://www.lionking.org/~scar/
 ROUND
17 CHARACTER
 are complex and undergo
Insert any photo development, sometimes sufficiently
that shows this idea. to surprise the reader.
The photo should be
 https://www.google.com.ph/
clear and should fit
and fill this space. #q=round+character

ROUND CHARACTER

 In my own words: The character that changes throughout

as the story progress.
 My own example: Vegeta from the dragonball series.

http://salvamakoto.deviantart.com/art/VEGETA-EL-PRINCIPE-SAIYAJIN-406549786
 I personalize my learning about
the types of literary characters by
completing this activity.

1. NEW INPUTS
2. CONNECTIONS 5. BRAIN
APPLICATIONS
3.
EXERCISE &
PRACTICE
Eeron Nestor S. Costibolo
BSMT-2C Humanities 13
July 10, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University, Manila
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 NEW INPUTS
18
New concepts learned
 I learned about all the types of characters in
literature. Their differences and how they are used to
make a story interesting.
 CONNECTIONS
19
This reminds me of…
 When I was in elementary school I was being
bullied by my classmates but luckily my father
was their and he helped me get out in that
situation. He was my hero.
 APPLICATIONS
20
Usefulness in real situations
 This can help me in my future studies with the
same kind of topic. I will have the advantage of
knowing them.
 REFERENCING
21
Works Cited
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=antihero
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=Tragic+hero
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=antagonist
 http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=shapeshifter
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=change+agent
 http://www.wordreference.com/definition/romance
 https://www.google.com.ph/#q=sidekick