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A stock character is a dramatic or literary character representing a generic type in a conventional, simplified manner and recurring in many fictional works. [1] The following list labels some of these stereotypes and provides examples. Some character archetypes, the more universal
Max and Moritz - Principal characters of the book of the same name written by Wilhelm Busch in 1865. Famous for their tricks, Max and Moritz quickly became famous characters in Germany. The Mask - Wears a mask imbued with Loki's powers and lack of inhibition. Mister Mxyzptlk - An imp from the fifth dimension featured in the Superman comics.
This list is for characters in fictional works who exemplify the qualities of an antihero—a protagonist or supporting character whose characteristics include the following: imperfections that separate them from typically heroic characters (such as selfishness, cynicism, ignorance, and bigotry); [1]
Comedy literature characters (11 C, 56 P) F. Characters in fairy tales (9 C, 7 P) Characters in fantasy literature (48 C, 45 P) H. Characters in horror literature (2 ...
Hunter, Leo, Mr and Mrs Mrs Hunter organised a fancy-dress garden party for literary people in The Pickwick Papers. She graced the assembled company with a reading of her own poem, The Expiring Frog. Mr Hunter is a docile character, wholly under his wife's influence. Hutley, Jem alias "Dismal Jemmy", is a friend of Alfred Jingle in The Pickwick ...
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Sometimes, the character will be a foil for another female character who reflects negative stereotypes of uptight or frigid women. [1] According to Nell Damon Galles, the character is "the good girl who made one too many bad decisions—losing her virginity, becoming promiscuous, and eventually entering the dark world of prostitution."
Jack Palance played the two characters in the 1968 TV movie. Bernie Casey played a blaxploitation version of Jekyll and Hyde in Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde. David Hemmings played the characters in the 1980 version, but instead of transforming into a hideous being, he becomes younger and very physically attractive. And even though he still does evil ...