Panitikan - Characterization

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

pag-unlad ng tauhan, evolusyon ng tauhan

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

arketype, modelo

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

boses, tunog

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista, masamang tauhan

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

anti-bayani, anti-bayaning babae

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

kwento ng nakaraan, kasaysayan

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

arco ng tauhan, pag-unlad ng tauhan

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

personal na trahedya, nakamamatay na kahinaan

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

depekto sa karakter, kapintasan ng katangian

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

karakterisasyon, paglalarawan

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

bayani, pangunahin na tauhan

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

panloob na sigalot, panloob na laban

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

tagapagsalaysay, taganarrat

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

tauhan, karakter

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

protagonista, pangunahing tauhan

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

masamang tauhan, antihero

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

patetik na pagkakamali, patetik na pang-unawa

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorpismo

(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

patnubay ng may-akda, tauhan ng may-akda

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

kapalit ng madla, kinatawan ng madla

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

hindi mapagkakatiwalaang tagapagsalaysay, hindi mapagkakatiwalaan na tagapagsalaysay

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

omniscient na tagapagsalaysay, lahat-ng-alam na tagapagsalaysay

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

angel sa balikat, guardian angel

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

demonyo sa balikat, boses ng tukso

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

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

tauhan, karakter

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

pagsasaklaw, paliwanag

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

mood, atmospera

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

pagbagsak, pagkawasak

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

pagsisiwalat

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

komplikasyon, hirap

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

pag-alis ng tensyon, pagrilax

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

dinamikong tauhan, nawawalang tauhan

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

patag na tauhan, patag na karakter

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

katunggali, kaiba sa kwento

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

ingenuous

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

bilog na tauhan, kompleks na tauhan

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

static na karakter, hindi nagbabagong tauhan

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

stereotyp na tauhan, klişeng tauhan

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

narratibong unang tao, kwento mula sa unang pananaw

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

pagsasalaysay sa ikalawang panauhan, narratibong ikalawang panauhan

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

narrative sa ikatlong panauhan, kwento sa ikatlong panauhan

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

interes sa pag-ibig, romantikong interes

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

kasangga, katulong

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

figura ng ama, tagapayo

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

figura ng ina, inang tagapagturo

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

kumpadre, mapagkakatiwalaang tagapayo

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

deuteragonist, pangalawang mahahalagang tauhan

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

tertiary character, pangalawang tauhan

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

s simbolikong karakter, s simbolikong tauhan

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

babaeng bayani

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

marunong, tagapayo

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

karnabal, makulit

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

karaniwang tao, representatibong tauhan

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

mayamang magnanakaw, ginoong magnanakaw

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

batang kalapit, kaibigang kapitbahay

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

dalagang kapitbahay, kaibigan sa tabi

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

itim na kabalyero