Literature - Characterization

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

desarrollo de personajes

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

archetipo

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

voz

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista

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

antihéroe

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

trasfondo

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

arco de personaje

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

tragedia personal

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

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

caracterización

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

héroe

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

conflicto interno

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

narrador

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

personaje

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

protagonista

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

villano

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

falacia patética

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismo

(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

sustituto del autor

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

suplente de la audiencia

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

narrador poco fiable

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

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

ángel del hombro

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

diablillo del hombro

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

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

personaje

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

exposición

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

estado de ánimo

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

caída

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

revelación

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

complicación

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

alivio

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

personaje dinámico

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

personaje plano

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

personaje en contraste

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

ingenua

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

personaje redondo

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

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

personaje estereotipado

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

narrativa 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

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

narrativa en tercera persona

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

interés amoroso

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

compañero

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

figura paterna

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

figura materna

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

confidente

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

deuteragonista

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

personaje terciario

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

carácter simbólico

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

heroína

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

sabio

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

bufón

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

hombre común

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

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

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

chica de al lado

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

caballero negro