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Literatur - Characterization
Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter im Zusammenhang mit Charakterisierungen wie „Archetyp“, „Protagonist“ und „Liebesinteresse“.
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the process by which a fictional character is portrayed and transformed throughout a story
Charakterentwicklung, Entwicklung der Figur
someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person
Archetyp, Muster
the way in which a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are expressed through their speech and thoughts
Stimme, Ausdruck
villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing
Antagonist, Widersacher
the main character in a movie, book, etc. who lacks heroic qualities such as being morally good
Antiheld, Antiheldin
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
Hintergrundgeschichte
the transformation or development of a fictional character over the course of a story
Charakterbogen, Charakterentwicklung
a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story
persönliche Tragödie, fatale Schwäche
a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story
Charakterfehler, Charakterschwäche
the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer
Charakterisierung, Beschreibung
the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities
Held
the psychological struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions
innerer Konflikt, innere Auseinandersetzung
a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative
Figur, Charakter
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
Protagonist, Hauptfigur
the attribution of human traits and feelings to objects, animals, or natural phenomena in art and literature
pathetische Fehlannahme, pathetische Fälschung
the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods
Anthropomorphismus
(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
Autorsurrogat, Charakter des Autors
a character in a work of fiction who is used to help the audience understand and relate to the story
Zuschauer-Ersatz, Publikumsersatz
a narrative technique in which the credibility and truthfulness of the narrator are called into question
unzuverlässiger Erzähler, nicht vertrauenswürdiger Erzähler
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
allwissender Erzähler, omniscient Erzähler
a fictional character, often portrayed as an angelic being, who represents a character's conscience or moral compass
Schulterengel, Schutzengel
a fictional character, often portrayed as an unethical being, who represents a character's inner voice of temptation
Teufel auf der Schulter, Stimme der Versuchung
a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.
Charakter
a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse
Exposition, Erklärung
the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing
Stimmung, Atmosphäre
a sudden or significant decline in a character's status, power, or fortune
Fall, Verfall
the moment when previously hidden or unknown information is unveiled or disclosed to the reader or audience
Offenbarung
an event or situation that creates a problem or obstacle for the protagonist or other characters in a story
Komplikation, Schwierigkeit
a feeling of release or relaxation that comes after a period of tension or suspense in a story
Erleichterung, Befreiung
a character in a story who undergoes significant internal changes and growth over the course of the narrative
dynamischer Charakter, entwickelnder Charakter
a character in a story who is not highly developed, and typically has only one or two distinguishing traits or characteristics
flacher Charakter, einfacher Charakter
a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character
Gegenspieler, Kontrastfigur
a young, innocent, and naive character, often a young woman, in a story or play
Ingénue
a complex and multidimensional character in a story, who often undergoes significant growth and change throughout the narrative
runde Figur, komplexer Charakter
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
statischer Charakter, unveränderlicher Charakter
a stereotype or cliché character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature or other forms of media
Stereotyp-Charakter, Klishee-Charakter
a point of view in which the story is told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we"
Erzählung in der ersten Person, Erstpersonenerzählung
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
Erzählung in der zweiten Person, Zweite-Person-Narrativ
a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story
Erzähler in der dritten Person, Erzählung aus der dritten Person
a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative
Liebesinteresse, romantisches Interesse
a close companion or assistant to the protagonist of a work of fiction, who provides support, advice, or comic relief
Sidekick, Begleiter
a character who plays the role of a father, mentor, protector, or guide to a younger character
Vaterfigur, Mentor
a character, usually female, who functions as a nurturing or guiding influence over the other characters, often acting in a maternal role
mütterliche Figur, Ersatzmutter
a character who serves as a trusted friend or advisor to the protagonist and with whom they share their innermost thoughts and feelings
Vertrauter, Vertraute
the second most important character after the protagonist, and often plays a key role in the story's development
Deuteragonist, zweitrangige Figur
a character who appears in a supporting role and has minimal impact on the story
tertiäre Figur, Nebenfigur
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
symbolischer Charakter, symbolische Figur
the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities
Heldin
a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist
Weiser, Berater
a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
Hofnarr, Verrückter
a literary or dramatic character representing the ordinary individual, often placed in extraordinary circumstances and often used to evoke empathy in the audience
Jedermann, gewöhnlicher Mensch
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
gentleman Dieb, edler Dieb
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
der Junge von nebenan, der charmante Nachbar
a character archetype that is often described as wholesome, down-to-earth, and relatable
Mädchen von nebenan, nette Nachbarin
a stock character often depicted as a sinister figure in literature and folklore who is usually the enemy of the hero
schwarzer Ritter
