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Literatura - Characterization

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la caracterización, como "arquetipo", "protagonista" e "interés amoroso".

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

desarrollo del personaje, evolución del personaje

desarrollo del personaje, evolución del personaje

archetype
[Sustantivo]

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

arquetipo

arquetipo

voice
[Sustantivo]

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

voz, tono

voz, tono

antagonist
[Sustantivo]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista

antagonista

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 .A lo largo de la historia, la lucha del protagonista contra el **antagonista** sirvió como una metáfora de temas más amplios del bien contra el mal y la resiliencia del espíritu humano.
antihero
[Sustantivo]

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

antihéroe

antihéroe

backstory
[Sustantivo]

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

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.La trama inmersiva del videojuego incluía misiones opcionales que permitían a los jugadores descubrir aspectos ocultos del **trasfondo** del protagonista.
character arc
[Sustantivo]

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

arco del personaje, evolución del personaje

arco del personaje, evolución del personaje

hamartia
[Sustantivo]

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, defecto trágico

hamartia, defecto trágico

character flaw
[Sustantivo]

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

defecto de carácter, falla de carácter

defecto de carácter, falla de carácter

characterization
[Sustantivo]

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

caracterización

caracterización

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 .La **caracterización** del antagonista fue particularmente convincente, ya que el escritor exploró las motivaciones detrás de sus acciones y reveló la humanidad bajo su apariencia villana.
hero
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .La historia sigue la transformación del **héroe** de agricultor a caballero.
internal conflict
[Sustantivo]

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

conflicto interno, lucha interna

conflicto interno, lucha interna

narrator
[Sustantivo]

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

narrador

narrador

Ex: As the narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .Como **narradora**, guió al público a través de los giros y vueltas de la trama.
personage
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje

personaje

protagonist
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .La búsqueda de redención y perdón del **protagonista** forma el núcleo emocional de la narrativa, resonando con la audiencia a un nivel profundamente humano.
villain
[Sustantivo]

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

villano

villano

Ex: The audience booed when the villain appeared on stage .El público abucheó cuando el **villano** apareció en el escenario.
pathetic fallacy
[Sustantivo]

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

falacia patética, falacia antropomórfica

falacia patética, falacia antropomórfica

anthropomorphism
[Sustantivo]

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismo

antropomorfismo

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

author surrogate
[Sustantivo]

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

portavoz del autor, personaje que representa al autor

portavoz del autor, personaje que representa al autor

audience surrogate
[Sustantivo]

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

suplente de la audiencia, representante del público

suplente de la audiencia, representante del público

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

narrador no fiable, narrador poco confiable

narrador no fiable, narrador poco confiable

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

narrador omnisciente, narración omnisciente

narrador omnisciente, narración omnisciente

shoulder angel
[Sustantivo]

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

ángel de la guarda, conciencia angelical

ángel de la guarda, conciencia angelical

shoulder devil
[Sustantivo]

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

diablo del hombro, ángel malo

diablo del hombro, ángel malo

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

punto de vista, perspectiva

punto de vista, perspectiva

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

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

personaje

personaje

Ex: Katniss Everdeen is a strong and resourceful character in The Hunger Games .Katniss Everdeen es un **personaje** fuerte e ingenioso en Los Juegos del Hambre.
exposition
[Sustantivo]

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

exposición

exposición

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a concise exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .En la escena inicial de la obra, el narrador entregó una **exposición** concisa, preparando el escenario para los eventos que se desarrollaban.
mood
[Sustantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

fall
[Sustantivo]

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

caída, declive

caída, declive

reveal
[Sustantivo]

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

revelación, develación

revelación, develación

complication
[Sustantivo]

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

complicación, obstáculo

complicación, obstáculo

relief
[Sustantivo]

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

alivio, desahogo

alivio, desahogo

dynamic character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje dinámico, personaje evolutivo

personaje dinámico, personaje evolutivo

flat character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje plano, personaje unidimensional

personaje plano, personaje unidimensional

foil
[Sustantivo]

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

contrapunto, personaje contraste

contrapunto, personaje contraste

Ex: In the story , the antagonist 's ruthless ambition acts as a foil to the protagonist 's compassionate leadership , showcasing the moral differences between them .En la historia, la ambición despiadada del antagonista actúa como un **contrapunto** al liderazgo compasivo del protagonista, mostrando las diferencias morales entre ellos.
ingenue
[Sustantivo]

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

ingenua

ingenua

round character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje redondo, personaje complejo

personaje redondo, personaje complejo

static character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje estático, personaje inmutable

personaje estático, personaje inmutable

stock character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje estereotipado, cliché de personaje

personaje estereotipado, cliché de personaje

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

narrativa en primera persona, relato en primera persona

narrativa en primera persona, relato en primera persona

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

narrativa en segunda persona, relato en segunda persona

narrativa en segunda persona, relato en segunda persona

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

tercera persona

tercera persona

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 .A través de la **narrativa en tercera persona**, el autor mantuvo un sentido de suspense al retener cierta información del lector hasta más adelante en la historia.
love interest
[Sustantivo]

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

objeto de deseo

objeto de deseo

Ex: In the play , the love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .En la obra, **el interés amoroso** añadió profundidad emocional al viaje del protagonista.
sidekick
[Sustantivo]

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

compinche, ayudante

compinche, ayudante

father figure
[Sustantivo]

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

figura paterna, modelo paternal

figura paterna, modelo paternal

mother figure
[Sustantivo]

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

figura materna, modelo materno

figura materna, modelo materno

confidant
[Sustantivo]

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

confidente, amigo de confianza

confidente, amigo de confianza

deuteragonist
[Sustantivo]

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

deuteragonista, segundo personaje principal

deuteragonista, segundo personaje principal

tertiary character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje terciario, figurante

personaje terciario, figurante

symbolic character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje simbólico

personaje simbólico

heroine
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .La historia trata sobre una **heroína** que lucha contra el mal con sus poderes mágicos.
sage
[Sustantivo]

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

sabio

sabio

fool
[Sustantivo]

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

bufón, payaso de la corte

bufón, payaso de la corte

everyman
[Sustantivo]

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

el hombre común, el hombre corriente

el hombre común, el hombre corriente

gentleman thief
[Sustantivo]

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

ladrón caballero, ladrón de guante blanco

ladrón caballero, ladrón de guante blanco

boy next door
[Sustantivo]

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

el chico de al lado, el vecino encantador

el chico de al lado, el vecino encantador

girl next door
[Sustantivo]

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

chica de al lado, vecina

chica de al lado, vecina

black knight
[Sustantivo]

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

caballero negro, negro caballero

caballero negro, negro caballero

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