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Literatur - Characterization

Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter im Zusammenhang mit Charakterisierung wie "Archetyp", "Protagonist" und "Liebesinteresse".

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character development

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

Charakterentwicklung, Figurenentwicklung

Charakterentwicklung, Figurenentwicklung

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archetype
archetype
[Nomen]

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

Archetyp, Vorbild

Archetyp, Vorbild

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voice
voice
[Nomen]

the distinctive way a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are revealed through speech or thoughts

Stimme, Ton

Stimme, Ton

Ex: Dialogue helps establish a character 's voice.Dialog hilft dabei, die **Stimme** einer Figur zu etablieren.
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antagonist
antagonist
[Nomen]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

Antagonist, Gegner

Antagonist, Gegner

Ex: Throughout the story , the protagonist 's struggle against the antagonist served as a metaphor for larger themes of good versus evil and the resilience of the human spirit .Während der gesamten Geschichte diente der Kampf des Protagonisten gegen den **Antagonisten** als Metapher für größere Themen von Gut gegen Böse und die Widerstandsfähigkeit des menschlichen Geistes.
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antihero
antihero
[Nomen]

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

Antiheld, Hauptfigur ohne heldenhafte Eigenschaften

Antiheld, Hauptfigur ohne heldenhafte Eigenschaften

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backstory
backstory
[Nomen]

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

Hintergrundgeschichte

Hintergrundgeschichte

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.Die immersive Geschichte des Videospiels beinhaltete optionale Aufgaben, die es den Spielern ermöglichten, verborgene Aspekte der **Vorgeschichte** des Protagonisten zu entdecken.
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character arc

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

Charakterbogen, Charakterentwicklung

Charakterbogen, Charakterentwicklung

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hamartia
hamartia
[Nomen]

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

Hamartia, tragischer Fehler

Hamartia, tragischer Fehler

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character flaw

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

Charakterschwäche, Charakterfehler

Charakterschwäche, Charakterfehler

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characterization

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

Charakterisierung, Darstellung

Charakterisierung, Darstellung

Ex: The characterization of the antagonist was particularly compelling , as the writer explored the motivations behind his actions and revealed the humanity beneath his villainous exterior .Die **Charakterisierung** des Antagonisten war besonders überzeugend, da der Schriftsteller die Motive hinter seinen Handlungen erforschte und die Menschlichkeit unter seiner bösartigen Fassade offenbarte.
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hero
hero
[Nomen]

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

Held

Held

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .Die Geschichte folgt der Verwandlung des **Helden** von einem Bauern zu einem Ritter.
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internal conflict

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

innerer Konflikt, innere Zerrissenheit

innerer Konflikt, innere Zerrissenheit

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narrator
narrator
[Nomen]

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

Erzähler(in)

Erzähler(in)

Ex: As the narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .Als **Erzählerin** führte sie das Publikum durch die Wendungen der Handlung.
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personage
personage
[Nomen]

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

Personage, Figur

Personage, Figur

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protagonist

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

Hauptfigur, Protagonist

Hauptfigur, Protagonist

Ex: The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .Das Streben des **Protagonisten** nach Erlösung und Vergebung bildet den emotionalen Kern der Erzählung und spricht das Publikum auf einer tief menschlichen Ebene an.
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villain
villain
[Nomen]

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

Antiheld

Antiheld

Ex: The audience booed when the villain appeared on stage .Das Publikum buhte, als der **Bösewicht** auf der Bühne erschien.
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pathetic fallacy

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

pathetischer Fehlschluss, Zuschreibung menschlicher Eigenschaften

pathetischer Fehlschluss, Zuschreibung menschlicher Eigenschaften

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anthropomorphism

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

Anthropomorphismus, Personifikation

Anthropomorphismus, Personifikation

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to [break] the fourth wall

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

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author surrogate

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

Autorersatz, Figur

Autorersatz, Figur

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audience surrogate

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

Publikumssurrogat, Publikumsvertreter

Publikumssurrogat, Publikumsvertreter

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unreliable narrator

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

unzuverlässiger Erzähler, nicht vertrauenswürdiger Erzähler

unzuverlässiger Erzähler, nicht vertrauenswürdiger Erzähler

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omniscient narrator

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, omniszienter Erzähler

allwissender Erzähler, omniszienter Erzähler

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shoulder angel

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

Schutzengel, engelhafte Gewissen

Schutzengel, engelhafte Gewissen

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shoulder devil

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

Schulterteufel, böser Engel

Schulterteufel, böser Engel

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point of view

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

Ex: She struggled to decide whether to use a third-person omniscient POV.
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character
character
[Nomen]

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

Charakter

Charakter

Ex: Katniss Everdeen is a strong and resourceful character in The Hunger Games .Katniss Everdeen ist eine starke und einfallsreiche **Figur** in Die Tribute von Panem.
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exposition
exposition
[Nomen]

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

Darstellung

Darstellung

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a concise exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .In der Eröffnungsszene des Stücks lieferte der Erzähler eine prägnante **Exposition**, die die Bühne für die sich entfaltenden Ereignisse bereitete.
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mood
mood
[Nomen]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

Stimmung, Atmosphäre

Stimmung, Atmosphäre

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fall
fall
[Nomen]

a sudden or significant decline in status, influence, fortune, or character

Ex: His fall in reputation was gradual but irreversible .
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reveal
reveal
[Nomen]

the act or moment of disclosing previously hidden or unknown information to an audience

Enthüllung, Offenbarung

Enthüllung, Offenbarung

Ex: The reveal of the secret passage excited the children .Die **Enthüllung** des Geheimgangs begeisterte die Kinder.
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complication

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

Komplikation, Hindernis

Komplikation, Hindernis

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relief
relief
[Nomen]

a feeling of ease or release that occurs after a period of tension, suspense, or stress in a story

Ex: Relief came when the protagonist finally escaped the trap .
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dynamic character

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

dynamische Figur, sich entwickelnde Figur

dynamische Figur, sich entwickelnde Figur

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flat character

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

flache Figur, eindimensionale Figur

flache Figur, eindimensionale Figur

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foil
foil
[Nomen]

a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter

Ex: The twins ' opposing personalities make each a foil to the other .
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ingenue
ingenue
[Nomen]

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

Ingenue, naives junges Mädchen

Ingenue, naives junges Mädchen

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round character

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

runder Charakter, komplexer Charakter

runder Charakter, komplexer Charakter

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static character

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

statischer Charakter, unveränderlicher Charakter

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stock character

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

Stereotypfigur, Klischeefigur

Stereotypfigur, Klischeefigur

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first-person narrative

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

Ich-Erzählung, Erzählung in der ersten Person

Ich-Erzählung, Erzählung in der ersten Person

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second-person narrative

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-Erzählung

Erzählung in der zweiten Person, Zweite-Person-Erzählung

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third-person narrative

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

Erzählung in der dritten Person, Erzählperspektive der dritten Person

Erzählung in der dritten Person, Erzählperspektive der dritten Person

Ex: Through the third-person narrative, the author maintained a sense of suspense by withholding certain information from the reader until later in the story .Durch die **Erzählung in der dritten Person** bewahrte der Autor ein Gefühl der Spannung, indem er bestimmte Informationen bis später in der Geschichte zurückhielt.
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love interest

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

Liebesinteresse, romantische Figur

Liebesinteresse, romantische Figur

Ex: In the play , the love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .In dem Stück verlieh **die Liebesinteresse** der Reise des Protagonisten emotionale Tiefe.
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sidekick
sidekick
[Nomen]

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

Handlanger, Begleiter

Handlanger, Begleiter

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father figure

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

Vaterfigur, väterliches Vorbild

Vaterfigur, väterliches Vorbild

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mother figure

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

Mutterfigur, mütterliches Vorbild

Mutterfigur, mütterliches Vorbild

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confidant
confidant
[Nomen]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

Vertrauter, Vertrauensperson

Vertrauter, Vertrauensperson

Ex: The politician's confidant leaked sensitive information to the press.Der **Vertraute** des Politikers hat sensible Informationen an die Presse durchgesickert.
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deuteragonist

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

Deuteragonist, zweiter Hauptcharakter

Deuteragonist, zweiter Hauptcharakter

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tertiary character

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

tertiärer Charakter, Statist

tertiärer Charakter, Statist

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symbolic character

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

symbolische Figur

symbolische Figur

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heroine
heroine
[Nomen]

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

Heldin

Heldin

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .Die Geschichte handelt von einer **Heldin**, die mit ihren magischen Kräften das Böse bekämpft.
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sage
sage
[Nomen]

a wise and insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life

Weiser, Weise

Weiser, Weise

Ex: Every fantasy tale seems to include a mysterious sage.Jede Fantasiegeschichte scheint einen mysteriösen **Weisen** zu enthalten.
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fool
fool
[Nomen]

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

Narr, Hofnarr

Narr, Hofnarr

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everyman
everyman
[Nomen]

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

der Durchschnittsmensch, der Jedermann

der Durchschnittsmensch, der Jedermann

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gentleman thief

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, Dieb mit Stil

Gentleman-Dieb, Dieb mit Stil

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boy next door

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

der Junge von nebenan, der charmante Nachbar

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girl next door

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

Mädchen von nebenan, Nachbarin

Mädchen von nebenan, Nachbarin

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black knight

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

schwarzer Ritter, dunkler Ritter

schwarzer Ritter, dunkler Ritter

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