Character Types
Explicit details about a character.
Direct Characterization.
Against machines.
Man V. Technology
These are not meant to be taken literally in order to have a deeper meaning.
Fig. Language.
The audience knows more than the characters.
Dramatic Irony
This dark type Pokémon evolves from a genetically unstable prior evolution and is also Mr. D's favorite.
Umbreon.
Harry, Ron, Heromione are all examples of this type of character.
Primary Characters.
"I'm fighting my inner demons"
Internal Conflict/Man V. Self
Unclear what is happening, will happen, and what a character is thinking.
Ambiguity.
The angle from which things are considered.
Point of view.
What city do I come from?
Los Angeles.
Heath Ledger's interpretation of this famous comic book character is the opposing force to the famous Dark Knight. (Name the character and character type)
Antagonist (Joker)
Hercules V. Nemean Lion
Man V. Nature/External Conflict
The author's attitude toward a topic, issue, or subject matter.
Tone.
What they want you to know, question, or think about.
Who is my favorite super-hero?
Spider-Man or Batman
A character who learns a lesson or changes as a person.
Joker V Batman
Man V. Man
Something that takes on a deeper meaning in the context of the story.
Symbolism.
What isn't expected happens.
Situational irony.
What is my favorite Japanese dish?
ざる蕎麦
To highlight another character's traits.
Foil
Problem(s) in a story.
Conflict
When an entire literary work can be interpreted to have a deeper/hidden meaning.
Allegory.
"You're doing great kiddo"
Verbal irony.
What is my ethnicity?
Filipino/Chinese