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Littérature - Caractérisation

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la caractérisation tels que "archétype", "protagoniste" et "intérêt amoureux".

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character development

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

développement du personnage, évolution du personnage

développement du personnage, évolution du personnage

archetype

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

archétype

archétype

voice
voice
[nom]

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

voix, ton

voix, ton

Ex: Dialogue helps establish a character 's voice.Le dialogue aide à établir la **voix** d'un personnage.
antagonist

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagoniste, adversaire

antagoniste, adversaire

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 .Tout au long de l'histoire, la lutte du protagoniste contre l'**antagoniste** a servi de métaphore pour des thèmes plus larges de bien contre mal et de la résilience de l'esprit humain.
antihero

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

anti-héros

anti-héros

backstory

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

profil du personnage

profil du personnage

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.L'histoire immersive du jeu vidéo comprenait des quêtes optionnelles qui permettaient aux joueurs de découvrir des aspects cachés du **passé** du protagoniste.
character arc

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

arc narratif du personnage, évolution du personnage

arc narratif du personnage, évolution du personnage

hamartia

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, tragique défaut

hamartia, tragique défaut

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

défaut de caractère, faiblesse de caractère

défaut de caractère, faiblesse de caractère

characterization

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

création de personnages

création de personnages

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 **caractérisation** de l'antagoniste était particulièrement convaincante, car l'écrivain a exploré les motivations derrière ses actions et a révélé l'humanité sous son apparence de méchant.
hero
hero
[nom]

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

héros

héros

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .L'histoire suit la transformation du **héros** d'un agriculteur à un chevalier.
internal conflict

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

conflit interne, lutte intérieure

conflit interne, lutte intérieure

narrator

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

narrateur, narratrice

narrateur, narratrice

Ex: As the narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .En tant que **narratrice**, elle a guidé le public à travers les rebondissements de l'intrigue.
personage

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

personnage

personnage

protagonist

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

protagoniste

protagoniste

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 quête de rédemption et de pardon du **protagoniste** constitue le noyau émotionnel du récit, résonnant avec le public à un niveau profondément humain.
villain
villain
[nom]

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

méchant

méchant

Ex: The audience booed when the villain appeared on stage .Le public a hué lorsque le **méchant** est apparu sur scène.
pathetic fallacy

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

pathetic fallacy

pathetic fallacy

anthropomorphism

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

anthropomorphisme

anthropomorphisme

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

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

porte-parole de l'auteur, personnage représentant l'auteur

porte-parole de l'auteur, personnage représentant l'auteur

audience surrogate

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

personnage relais, représentant du public

personnage relais, représentant du public

unreliable narrator

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

narrateur peu fiable, narrateur non fiable

narrateur peu fiable, narrateur non fiable

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

narrateur omniscient, récit omniscient

narrateur omniscient, récit omniscient

shoulder angel

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

ange gardien, conscience angélique

ange gardien, conscience angélique

shoulder devil

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

diable de l'épaule, mauvais ange

diable de l'épaule, mauvais ange

point of view

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

point de vue

point de vue

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

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

personnage

personnage

Ex: Katniss Everdeen is a strong and resourceful character in The Hunger Games .Katniss Everdeen est un **personnage** fort et débrouillard dans Hunger Games.
exposition

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

exposition

exposition

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a concise exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .Dans la scène d'ouverture de la pièce, le narrateur a livré une **exposition** concise, préparant le terrain pour les événements à venir.
mood
mood
[nom]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

ambiance, atmosphère

ambiance, atmosphère

fall
fall
[nom]

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

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

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

révélation, dévoilement

révélation, dévoilement

Ex: The reveal of the secret passage excited the children .La **révélation** du passage secret a excité les enfants.
complication

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

complication, obstacle

complication, obstacle

relief
relief
[nom]

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 .
dynamic character

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

personnage dynamique, personnage évolutif

personnage dynamique, personnage évolutif

flat character

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

personnage plat, personnage unidimensionnel

personnage plat, personnage unidimensionnel

foil
foil
[nom]

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 .
ingenue
ingenue
[nom]

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

ingénue

ingénue

round character

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

personnage rond, personnage complexe

personnage rond, personnage complexe

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

personnage statique, personnage immuable

personnage statique, personnage immuable

stock character

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

personnage stéréotypé, cliché de personnage

personnage stéréotypé, cliché de personnage

first-person narrative

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

récit à la première personne, narration à la première personne

récit à la première personne, narration à la première personne

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

récit à la deuxième personne, narration à la deuxième personne

récit à la deuxième personne, narration à la deuxième personne

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

à la troisième personne

à la troisième personne

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 .À travers le **récit à la troisième personne**, l'auteur a maintenu un sentiment de suspense en retenant certaines informations du lecteur jusqu'à plus tard dans l'histoire.
love interest

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

objet de l'affection de

objet de l'affection de

Ex: In the play , the love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .Dans la pièce, **l'intérêt amoureux** a ajouté une profondeur émotionnelle au voyage du protagoniste.
sidekick

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

acolyte, compagnon

acolyte, compagnon

father figure

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

figure paternelle, modèle paternel

figure paternelle, modèle paternel

mother figure

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

figure maternelle, modèle maternel

figure maternelle, modèle maternel

confidant

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

confident, confidente

confident, confidente

Ex: The politician's confidant leaked sensitive information to the press.Le **confident** du politicien a divulgué des informations sensibles à la presse.
deuteragonist

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

deutéragoniste, second rôle principal

deutéragoniste, second rôle principal

tertiary character

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

personnage tertiaire, figurant

personnage tertiaire, figurant

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

personnage symbolique

personnage symbolique

heroine
heroine
[nom]

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

héroïne

héroïne

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .L'histoire parle d'une **héroïne** qui combat le mal avec ses pouvoirs magiques.
sage
sage
[nom]

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

sage

sage

Ex: Every fantasy tale seems to include a mysterious sage.Chaque conte de fantasy semble inclure un **sage** mystérieux.
fool
fool
[nom]

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

bouffon, fou du roi

bouffon, fou du roi

everyman

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

l'homme ordinaire, le commun des mortels

l'homme ordinaire, le commun des mortels

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

voleur gentleman, cambrioleur de haut vol

voleur gentleman, cambrioleur de haut vol

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

le garçon d'à côté, le voisin charmant

le garçon d'à côté, le voisin charmant

girl next door

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

fille d'à côté, voisine

fille d'à côté, voisine

black knight

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

chevalier noir, noir chevalier

chevalier noir, noir chevalier

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