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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: The author gave the protagonist a unique voice. 
antagonist

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagoniste, adversaire

antagoniste, adversaire

Ex: The antagonist in the novel was a cunning and ruthless villain, determined to thwart the protagonist's plans at every turn. 
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 author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel. 
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 author's skillful characterization brought the protagonist to life, making the reader empathize with her struggles and triumphs. 
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: Every superhero movie needs a strong hero. 
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: The narrator of the novel had a unique and captivating voice. 
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 of the novel is a young orphan who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. 
villain
villain
[nom]

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

méchant

méchant

Ex: The villain plotted to take over the kingdom. 
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: The story is written from the first-person point of view. 
character

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

personnage

personnage

Ex: Harry Potter is a beloved character in the fantasy series by J.K. Rowling. 
exposition

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

exposition

exposition

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

chute, déchéance

chute, déchéance

Ex: The character's moral fall drove the plot of the novel. 
reveal
reveal
[nom]

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

révélation, dévoilement

révélation, dévoilement

Ex: The novel's final reveal shocked all the readers. 
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

soulagement, apaisement

soulagement, apaisement

Ex: The sudden reconciliation between the characters offered emotional relief to the audience. 
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

contrepoint, repoussoir

contrepoint, repoussoir

Ex: Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes. 
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: In the third-person narrative, the author tells the story from an outside perspective, using pronouns such as "he," "she," or "they" to refer to the characters. 
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: The movie's love interest was a mysterious stranger with a hidden past. 
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: She was his closest confidant, knowing all his fears and hopes. 
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: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
sage
sage
[nom]

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

sage

sage

Ex: The old sage warned the hero of the trials ahead. 
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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