Characterization(角色塑造)

1、Characterization(角色塑造) From Appreciating Films Character Functions n Characters in films can be divided into three basic functions (or categories): nMain characters nSecondary characters n Minor characters.-Extras Main Character n The main character is the most important character in a film, and the

2、 character of greatest interest. Usually the main character is also the protagonist, the character whose actions trigger the chain of causes and effects that drive the plot forward. Occasionally, however, the protagonist is not the main character. Take Citizen Kane (公民凯恩)as an example. The main char

3、acter-the most important character-is Kane himself. Kane is, however, dead, and so cannot function as a protagonist and drive the action forward. In this case, the protagonist is the journalist who is investigating Kane and unearthing(挖掘)his dark secrets. Secondary characters nSecondary characters a

4、re those who interact with the protagonist and have impact on the development of the narrative. They can often be divided into three main functions: nthe opposition character nthe mirror character nthe romance character. Secondary characters- opposition character antagonist n The opposition characte

5、r (also known as the “antagonist(反面主 角)”)is the character who opposes the intentions of the protagonist; antagonists stand in the way of protagonists and create obstacles for them. Antagonists are usually individual figures, but they often also represent and embody the whole system against which the

6、 protagonist is fighting. Occasionally, there may be no single human antagonist but only “forces of antagonism”: a ferocious(凶残的) animal (Jaws (大白鲨), a natural disaster (The Day After Tomorrow (后天)，a corrupt institution (All the Presidents Men(总统班底)，or a hopeless socio-economic system (The Full Mont

7、y (光猪六壮士).The final climax of the film is normally a direct confrontation between the protagonist and the antagonist/forces of antagonism. nE.g. Joker in Batman 2 The Dark Knight Heath Ledger希斯莱杰 （1979-2008） Ennis Del Mar Secondary characters- Mirror character n The mirror character (also known as t

8、he support) is the character most clearly aligned with(与结 盟)，and supportive of, the protagonist. Mirror characters offer support to the protagonist through the difficulties he encounters, often because they share with him certain beliefs and attitudes. They have the important dramatic function of en

9、gaging in regular dialogue with the protagonist, helping him to formulate(规划) his goals and at the same time helping the audience to better understand the protagonists character and situation. Secondary characters- Romance character n The romance character (or love interest) is the character with wh

10、om the protagonist is or becomes romantically involved. The romance character may be the prize to be gained when the main plot is resolved (as is usually the case in the romance genre); or the relationship between the protagonist and the romance character may function as the main subject of the subplot(次要情节)(as is usually the case in other genres such as science fiction or the gangster film). Either way, the romance character will alternately support the protagonist and oppose him, help him out and at the s