Literature - Characterization

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

pengembangan karakter

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

archetype

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

suara

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonis

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

antihero

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

latar belakang

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

busur karakter

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

tragedi pribadi

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

cacat karakter

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

karakterisasi

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

pahlawan

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

konflik internal

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

narator

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

tokoh

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

protagonis

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

penjahat

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

keberatan patetik

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfisme

(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

perwakilan pengarang

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

perwakilan audiens

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

narator tidak dapat diandalkan

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

narator yang serba tahu

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

malaikat bahu

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

setan bahu

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

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

karakter

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

eksposisi

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

suasana

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

jatuh

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

pengungkapan

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

komplikasi

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

lega

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

karakter dinamis

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

karakter datar

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

karakter lawan

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

ingénue

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

karakter bulat

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

karakter statis

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

karakter stereotip

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

narasi orang pertama

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

narasi orang kedua

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

narasi orang ketiga

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

ketertarikan cinta

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

teman dekat

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

figure ayah

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

tokoh ibu

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

teman terpercaya

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

deuteragonis

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

karakter tersier

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

karakter simbolik

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

pahlawan wanita

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

bijak

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

pelawak

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

manusia biasa

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

pencuri gentelman

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

anak sebelah

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

gadis sebelah

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

ksatria hitam