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Letteratura - Characterization

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate alla caratterizzazione come "archetipo", "protagonista" e "interesse amoroso".

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

sviluppo del personaggio, evoluzione del personaggio

sviluppo del personaggio, evoluzione del personaggio

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archetype
[sostantivo]

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

archetipo

archetipo

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voice
[sostantivo]

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

voce, voce interiore

voce, voce interiore

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antagonist
[sostantivo]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista

antagonista

Ex: Throughout the story , the protagonist 's struggle against antagonist served as a metaphor for larger themes of good versus evil and the resilience of the human spirit .
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antihero
[sostantivo]

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

antieroe

antieroe

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backstory
[sostantivo]

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

retroscena

retroscena

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonistbackstory.
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character arc
[sostantivo]

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

arco di carattere, sviluppo del personaggio

arco di carattere, sviluppo del personaggio

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hamartia
[sostantivo]

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, difetto fatale

hamartia, difetto fatale

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character flaw
[sostantivo]

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

difetto caratteriale, pecca del personaggio

difetto caratteriale, pecca del personaggio

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characterization
[sostantivo]

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

caratterizzazione

caratterizzazione

Ex: characterization of the antagonist was particularly compelling , as the writer explored the motivations behind his actions and revealed the humanity beneath his villainous exterior .
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hero
[sostantivo]

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

eroe

eroe

Ex: The story follows hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .
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internal conflict
[sostantivo]

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

conflitto interiore, conflitto psicologico

conflitto interiore, conflitto psicologico

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narrator
[sostantivo]

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

narratore

narratore

Ex: As narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .
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personage
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio, figura

personaggio, figura

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protagonist
[sostantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .
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villain
[sostantivo]

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

cattivo

cattivo

Ex: The audience booed when villain appeared on stage .
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pathetic fallacy
[sostantivo]

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

patetico errore

patetico errore

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anthropomorphism
[sostantivo]

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismo

antropomorfismo

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(of characters in a narrative) to speak directly to the audience or acknowledge that they are part of a fictional work

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author surrogate
[sostantivo]

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

surrogato dell'autore, personaggio surrogato dell'autore

surrogato dell'autore, personaggio surrogato dell'autore

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audience surrogate
[sostantivo]

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

surrogato del pubblico, rappresentante del pubblico

surrogato del pubblico, rappresentante del pubblico

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

narratore inaffidabile, narratore poco credibile

narratore inaffidabile, narratore poco credibile

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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

narratore onnisciente, narrativa onnisciente

narratore onnisciente, narrativa onnisciente

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shoulder angel
[sostantivo]

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

angelo della coscienza, angelo custode

angelo della coscienza, angelo custode

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shoulder devil
[sostantivo]

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

diavolo sulla spalla, diavolo interno

diavolo sulla spalla, diavolo interno

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the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

punto di vista

punto di vista

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

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

carattere

carattere

Ex: Katniss Everdeen is a strong and character in The Hunger Games .
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exposition
[sostantivo]

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

esposizione

esposizione

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .
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mood
[sostantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

atmosfera, umore

atmosfera, umore

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fall
[sostantivo]

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

caduta, declino

caduta, declino

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reveal
[sostantivo]

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

rivelazione, svelamento

rivelazione, svelamento

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complication
[sostantivo]

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

complicazione, difficoltà

complicazione, difficoltà

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relief
[sostantivo]

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

rilascio, sollevamento

rilascio, sollevamento

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dynamic character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio dinamico, carattere dinamico

personaggio dinamico, carattere dinamico

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flat character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio piatto, personaggio statico

personaggio piatto, personaggio statico

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foil
[sostantivo]

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

contrapposto, foil

contrapposto, foil

Ex: In the story , the antagonist 's ruthless ambition acts as foil to the protagonist 's compassionate leadership , showcasing the moral differences between them .
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ingenue
[sostantivo]

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

fanciulla, innocente

fanciulla, innocente

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round character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio rotondo, personaggio tridimensionale

personaggio rotondo, personaggio tridimensionale

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static character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio statico, carattere statico

personaggio statico, carattere statico

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stock character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio stereotipato, cliché letterario

personaggio stereotipato, cliché letterario

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

narrativa in prima persona, narrazione in prima persona

narrativa in prima persona, narrazione in prima persona

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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

narrazione in seconda persona, narrazione al secondo posto

narrazione in seconda persona, narrazione al secondo posto

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

la terza persona

la terza persona

Ex: Through third-person narrative, the author maintained a sense of suspense by withholding certain information from the reader until later in the story .
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love interest
[sostantivo]

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

interesse amoroso

interesse amoroso

Ex: In the play , love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .
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sidekick
[sostantivo]

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

spalla, comparsa

spalla, comparsa

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father figure
[sostantivo]

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

figura paterna, modello paterno

figura paterna, modello paterno

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mother figure
[sostantivo]

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

figura materna, madre simbolica

figura materna, madre simbolica

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confidant
[sostantivo]

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

confidente, fidato consigliere

confidente, fidato consigliere

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

deuteragonista, secondo protagonista

deuteragonista, secondo protagonista

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tertiary character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio terziario, personaggio secondario di supporto

personaggio terziario, personaggio secondario di supporto

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symbolic character
[sostantivo]

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

personaggio simbolico, carattere simbolico

personaggio simbolico, carattere simbolico

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heroine
[sostantivo]

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

eroina

eroina

Ex: The story is about heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
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sage
[sostantivo]

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

saggio, sapiente

saggio, sapiente

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fool
[sostantivo]

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

giullare, buffone

giullare, buffone

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everyman
[sostantivo]

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

uomo comune, persona comune

uomo comune, persona comune

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gentleman thief
[sostantivo]

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

gentiluomo ladro, ladro affascinante

gentiluomo ladro, ladro affascinante

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boy next door
[sostantivo]

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

ragazzo della porta accanto, il vicino di casa ideale

ragazzo della porta accanto, il vicino di casa ideale

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girl next door
[sostantivo]

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

ragazza della porta accanto, la ragazza del quartiere

ragazza della porta accanto, la ragazza del quartiere

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black knight
[sostantivo]

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

cavaliere nero, cavaliere oscuro

cavaliere nero, cavaliere oscuro

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