Literature - Characterization
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the process by which a fictional character is portrayed and transformed throughout a story
characterontwikkeling
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
stem
villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing
antagonist
the main character in a movie, book, etc. who lacks heroic qualities such as being morally good
antiheld
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
achtergrondverhaal
the transformation or development of a fictional character over the course of a story
karakterboog
a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story
persoonlijke tragedie
a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story
karakterfout
the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer
karakterisering
the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities
held
the psychological struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions
intern conflict
the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.
verteller
a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative
personage
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
protagonist
the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.
schurk
the attribution of human traits and feelings to objects, animals, or natural phenomena in art and literature
pathologische drogreden
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
auteursvervanger
a character in a work of fiction who is used to help the audience understand and relate to the story
publiek surrogaat
a narrative technique in which the credibility and truthfulness of the narrator are called into question
onbetrouwbare verteller
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
alwetende verteller
a fictional character, often portrayed as an angelic being, who represents a character's conscience or moral compass
schouderengel
a fictional character, often portrayed as an unethical being, who represents a character's inner voice of temptation
schouderduivel
a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.
personage
a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse
expositie
the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing
sfeer
a sudden or significant decline in a character's status, power, or fortune
val
the moment when previously hidden or unknown information is unveiled or disclosed to the reader or audience
onthulling
an event or situation that creates a problem or obstacle for the protagonist or other characters in a story
complicatie
a feeling of release or relaxation that comes after a period of tension or suspense in a story
ontlasting
a character in a story who undergoes significant internal changes and growth over the course of the narrative
dynamisch karakter
a character in a story who is not highly developed, and typically has only one or two distinguishing traits or characteristics
platte karakter
a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character
contrasterend personage
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
ronde karakter
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
statisch karakter
a stereotype or cliché character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature or other forms of media
stereotype karakter
a point of view in which the story is told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we"
eerste persoonsvertelling
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
tweede persoonsvertelling
a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story
derdepersoonvertelling
a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative
liefdesinteresse
a close companion or assistant to the protagonist of a work of fiction, who provides support, advice, or comic relief
sidekick
a character who plays the role of a father, mentor, protector, or guide to a younger character
vaderfiguur
a character, usually female, who functions as a nurturing or guiding influence over the other characters, often acting in a maternal role
moederfiguur
a character who serves as a trusted friend or advisor to the protagonist and with whom they share their innermost thoughts and feelings
vertrouweling
the second most important character after the protagonist, and often plays a key role in the story's development
deuteragonist
a character who appears in a supporting role and has minimal impact on the story
tertiaire karakter
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
symbolisch karakter
the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities
heldin
a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist
wijze
a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
nar
a literary or dramatic character representing the ordinary individual, often placed in extraordinary circumstances and often used to evoke empathy in the audience
gewone man
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
gentleman-dief
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
de jongen naast de deur
a character archetype that is often described as wholesome, down-to-earth, and relatable
meisje van naast
a stock character often depicted as a sinister figure in literature and folklore who is usually the enemy of the hero
zwarte ridder