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Literatura - Caracterización

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

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character development

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
archetype
[Sustantivo]

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

arquetipo

arquetipo

voice
voice
[Sustantivo]

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

voz, tono

voz, tono

Ex: The villain's voice revealed cunning and cruelty. 

La voz del villano revelaba astucia y crueldad.

antagonist
antagonist
[Sustantivo]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista

antagonista

Ex: The antagonist's motivations were complex, driven by a deep-seated desire for power and revenge against the protagonist. 

Las motivaciones del antagonista eran complejas, impulsadas por un deseo arraigado de poder y venganza contra el protagonista.

antihero
antihero
[Sustantivo]

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

antihéroe

antihéroe

backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

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

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: Understanding the villain's backstory added depth to the narrative, revealing the motivations behind their sinister deeds. 
character arc
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
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
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
characterization
[Sustantivo]

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

caracterización

caracterización

Ex: The film director used subtle visual cues and nuanced performances to achieve rich characterization in the movie, allowing viewers to connect with the characters on a deeper level. 
hero
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 hero of the movie was a courageous firefighter. 

El héroe de la película era un valiente bombero.

internal conflict
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
narrator
[Sustantivo]

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

narrador

narrador

Ex: The story is told from the perspective of an unreliable narrator. 

La historia se cuenta desde la perspectiva de un narrador no confiable.

personage
personage
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje

personaje

protagonist
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's internal conflict drives the narrative forward as they grapple with difficult choices and confront their own flaws and insecurities. 

El conflicto interno del protagonista impulsa la narrativa hacia adelante mientras lidia con decisiones difíciles y enfrenta sus propios defectos e inseguridades.

villain
villain
[Sustantivo]

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

villano

villano

Ex: The villain’s motives were revealed at the end of the story. 

Los motivos del villano se revelaron al final de la historia.

pathetic fallacy
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
anthropomorphism
[Sustantivo]

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismo

antropomorfismo

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

author surrogate
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
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

unreliable narrator

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

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

narrador omnisciente, narración omnisciente

narrador omnisciente, narración omnisciente

shoulder angel
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
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

point of view

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

punto de vista, perspectiva

punto de vista, perspectiva

Ex: The narrator's point of view was biased, favoring the protagonist. 
character
character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje

personaje

Ex: Hamlet is a tragic character in Shakespeare’s play. 

Hamlet es un personaje trágico en la obra de Shakespeare.

exposition
exposition
[Sustantivo]

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

exposición

exposición

Ex: The first chapter of the novel provided a necessary exposition, introducing the main characters and their backgrounds. 

El primer capítulo de la novela proporcionó una exposición necesaria, presentando a los personajes principales y sus antecedentes.

mood
mood
[Sustantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

fall
fall
[Sustantivo]

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

caída, decadencia

caída, decadencia

Ex: Corruption led to the senator's fall. 

La corrupción llevó a la caída del senador.

reveal
reveal
[Sustantivo]

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

revelación, descubrimiento

revelación, descubrimiento

Ex: The film built suspense until the big reveal at the end. 

La película generó suspenso hasta el gran revelación al final.

complication
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
relief
[Sustantivo]

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

alivio, desahogo

alivio, desahogo

Ex: Light-hearted dialogue gave relief following the climactic confrontation. 

El diálogo ligero proporcionó alivio después del enfrentamiento culminante.

dynamic character
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
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
foil
[Sustantivo]

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

contrapunto, contraste

contrapunto, contraste

Ex: The loyal friend is a foil to the hero's arrogance. 

El amigo leal es un contrapunto a la arrogancia del héroe.

ingenue
ingenue
[Sustantivo]

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

ingenua

ingenua

round character
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
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
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

first-person narrative

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

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

narrativa en segunda persona, relato en segunda persona

narrativa en segunda persona, relato en segunda persona

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

tercera persona

tercera persona

Ex: The novel's third-person narrative provided insight into the motivations of the antagonist, adding depth to the conflict. 

La narrativa en tercera persona de la novela proporcionó una visión de las motivaciones del antagonista, añadiendo profundidad al conflicto.

love interest
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: They debated whether the hero's love interest was necessary for the plot. 

Debatieron si el interés amoroso del héroe era necesario para la trama.

sidekick
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
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
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
confidant
[Sustantivo]

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

confidente

confidente

Ex: He became her confidant during a difficult time in her life. 

Se convirtió en su confidente durante un momento difícil de su vida.

deuteragonist
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
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
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
heroine
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities. 

La heroína del libro es una joven con habilidades especiales.

sage
sage
[Sustantivo]

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

sabio

sabio

Ex: She turned to her mentor, a sage figure in her life. 

Se volvió hacia su mentor, una figura sabia en su vida.

fool
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
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
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
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
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
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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