Literatura - Characterization

the process by which a fictional character is portrayed and transformed throughout a story

rozvoj postavy, vývoj postavy

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

archetyp, typ

the way in which a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are expressed through their speech and thoughts

hlas, projev

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista, záporná postava

the main character in a movie, book, etc. who lacks heroic qualities such as being morally good

antihrdina, antihrdinka

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

pozadí, předhistorie

the transformation or development of a fictional character over the course of a story

příběhová křivka postavy, vývoj postavy

a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story

osobní tragédie, fatální slabost

a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story

charakterová chyba, nedostatek charakteru

the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer

charakterizace, popis

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

hrdina, hlavní hrdina

the psychological struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions

vnitřní konflikt, vnitřní boj

the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.

vypravěč, vypravěčka

a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative

postava, figurka

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista, hlavní postava

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

zloduch, antagonista

the attribution of human traits and feelings to objects, animals, or natural phenomena in art and literature

patetická faule, patetická omyl

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismus

(of characters in a narrative) to speak directly to the audience or acknowledge that they are part of a fictional work

a character in a work of fiction who is thought to represent the author's personal beliefs, experiences, or opinions

zástupce autora, postava autora

a character in a work of fiction who is used to help the audience understand and relate to the story

zástupce publika, náhradník publika

a narrative technique in which the credibility and truthfulness of the narrator are called into question

n unreliable vypravěč, n disinformovaný vypravěč

a narrative technique in which the narrator is all-knowing and has access to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of all the characters in the story

vševědoucí vypravěč, všeznalý vypravěč

a fictional character, often portrayed as an angelic being, who represents a character's conscience or moral compass

anděl na rameni, ochranný anděl

a fictional character, often portrayed as an unethical being, who represents a character's inner voice of temptation

ďábel na rameni, hlas pokušení

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

postava, charakter

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

expozice, vysvětlení

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

naladění, atmosféra

a sudden or significant decline in a character's status, power, or fortune

pád, úpadek

the moment when previously hidden or unknown information is unveiled or disclosed to the reader or audience

odhalení

an event or situation that creates a problem or obstacle for the protagonist or other characters in a story

komplikace, potíž

a feeling of release or relaxation that comes after a period of tension or suspense in a story

úleva, uvolnění

a character in a story who undergoes significant internal changes and growth over the course of the narrative

dynamický charakter, vyvíjející se postava

a character in a story who is not highly developed, and typically has only one or two distinguishing traits or characteristics

plochá postava, plochý charakter

a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character

kontrastní postava, odrazová postava

a young, innocent, and naive character, often a young woman, in a story or play

ingenu

a complex and multidimensional character in a story, who often undergoes significant growth and change throughout the narrative

zaoblená postava, komplexní postava

a character in a work of fiction who remains the same from the beginning of the story to the end, without undergoing significant personal development or change

statische postava, nezměnná postava

a stereotype or cliché character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature or other forms of media

stereotypní postava, klasická postava

a point of view in which the story is told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we"

narrativ v první osobě, vyprávění v první osobě

a point of view in which the story is told using "you" as the pronoun for the protagonist or narrator, making the reader or audience feel more involved in the story

narrativ v druhé osobě, vyprávění ve druhé osobě

a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story

narrativ ve třetí osobě, vyprávění ve třetí osobě

a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

romantický zájem, láskyplný zájem

a close companion or assistant to the protagonist of a work of fiction, who provides support, advice, or comic relief

přívěsek, pomocník

a character who plays the role of a father, mentor, protector, or guide to a younger character

otcovská figura, mentor

a character, usually female, who functions as a nurturing or guiding influence over the other characters, often acting in a maternal role

mateřská figura, náhradní matka

a character who serves as a trusted friend or advisor to the protagonist and with whom they share their innermost thoughts and feelings

důvěrník, poradce

the second most important character after the protagonist, and often plays a key role in the story's development

deuteragonista, druhý hlavní postava

a character who appears in a supporting role and has minimal impact on the story

terciární postava, vedlejší postava

a character in literature who represents an idea or a concept beyond their literal meaning and functions as a symbol to convey deeper meanings and themes

symbolický charakter, symbolická postava

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

hrdinka

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

mudrc, rádce

a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances

šašek, blázen

a literary or dramatic character representing the ordinary individual, often placed in extraordinary circumstances and often used to evoke empathy in the audience

obyčejný člověk, reprezentant každého

a fictional character archetype who, despite engaging in criminal activities, is sophisticated, charming, and often possesses a strong moral code that sets them apart from other criminals

gentlemanský zloděj, zloděj gentleman

a type of character archetype often used in storytelling, representing a wholesome and relatable male love interest who typically has a close connection to the protagonist

kluk od vedle, přitažlivý soused

a character archetype that is often described as wholesome, down-to-earth, and relatable

holka z vedlejšího domu, příjemná sousedka

a stock character often depicted as a sinister figure in literature and folklore who is usually the enemy of the hero

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