Litteratur - Karakterisering

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

karaktärsutveckling

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

arketyp

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

röst

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonist (biograf)

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

antihjälte

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

bakgrundshistoria

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

teckenbåge

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

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

karaktärsfel

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

hjälte

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

intern konflikt

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

berättare

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

personlighet

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

huvudperson (biograf)

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

historiens skurk

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

patetisk villfarelse

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfism

(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

författares surrogat

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

publiksurrogat

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

opålitlig berättare

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

allvetande berättare

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

axelängel

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

axeldjävulen

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

Synpunkt

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

karaktär

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

utläggning

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

humör

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

nedgång

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

avslöja

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

komplikation

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

lättnad

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

dynamisk karaktär

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

platt karaktär

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

motsatt karaktär eller roll

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

ingeny

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

rund karaktär

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

statisk karaktär

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

aktiekaraktär

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

förstapersonsberättelse

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

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

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

kärleksintresse

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

underhuggare

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

fadersfigur

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

modersfigur

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

förtrogen person

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

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

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

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

hjältinna

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

salvia

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

dåre

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

varje 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

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

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

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