Types of Characters in Literature

TYPES OF CHARACTERSIN LITERATUREATHING, Ana Jamema M.BSMT2C- World LiteratureMr. Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

I learn about types of characters in literature, electronic research, and

citing references by completing this exercise.

PROTAGONISTSANTAGONISTS

SUPPORT CHARACTERSCHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

BRAIN EXERCISE

Nothing worth having comes easy.

Related Stuff

http://www.routledge.com/cw/landau-9780240820606/s1/archetypes/

1. Types of ProtagonistsThere are four types of protagonists.

41. THE HERO

2. THE ANTI-HERO3. THE TRAGIC HERO4. THE CARICATURE

HERO A person, typically a man, who is

admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. “A war hero“

https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=meaning%20of%20hero

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A hero is form of character who does good.

I was crossing down the pedestrian lane when I saw an old lady with many loads and helped her cross the pedestrian lane.

HERO

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jose+Rizal&imgrc=OcAB5_8tHRHbGM%3A






ANTI-HERO

ANTI-HERO

A central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes.

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+anti+hero&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=Z0SeVb2kC877oQTis4iYBw&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAA&dpr=1#q=define+anti+hero

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Main cast in a story but does no good; does everything to get what he wants.

http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/









TRAGIC HERO

TRAGIC HERO

A great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero

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In my own words: My own example:





CARICATURE

CARICATURE Is a description of a person using

exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature

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2. Types of AntagonistsThere are five kinds of antagonists.

61. THE MAIN ANTAGONIST

2. THE NEMESIS3. THE SHAPE-SHIFTER4. THE CHANGE AGENT

5. THE ROMANTIC ANGLE

ANTAGONIST05

ANTAGONIST

A person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+gladys+reyes&imgrc=xmfuT_QFfaGgjM%3A





NEMESIS06

NEMESIS

Acts as a source of punishment for hubristic and wicked characters on universal moral grounds.

http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=WQ0a2dqFMwSrVM%3A

http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/



SHAPE-SHIFTER07

SHAPE-SHIFTER

Is a mythological creature that can change shape at will or in certain conditions.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/shape-shifter


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+JACOB+IN+BLACK&imgrc=8vZX1n2z10oO2M%3A



CHANGE AGENT0

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CHANGE AGENT

A change agent is a catalyst for change; one who causes change to occur.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/change-agent


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=CHARACTER+IN+XMEN+WEARING+BLUE+&imgrc=VuNhk50R5YZO5M%3A





ROMANTIC ANGLE

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ROMANTIC ANGLE

Possess an understanding of his inner-self or inner-world. He must also understand the value of his experiences through emotions, intuition, and feelings rather than logically reasoning.

http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-characteristics-romantic-hero-389399


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+pepe+le+pew&imgrc=3e0daavDWaAz5M%3A





3. Types of Support CharactersThere are six types of supporting characters.

61. THE SIDEKICK CHARACTER2. THE MENTOR CHARACTER

3. THE FOIL CHARACTER4. THE COMIC RELIEF

CHARACTER5. THE EXTRAS

6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy)

SIDEKICK11

CONFIDANT

Is a close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+ROBIN+IN+BATMAN+&imgrc=sfsc4cPmfswRMM%3A





MENTOR10

MENTOR

Is a typical character that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature.

http://literarydevices.net/archetype/


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+KUNG+FU+PANDA&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n1SfVZiEMob6yATq3JLYAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=J5dRdqOI2zYPXM%3A





FOIL12

FOIL

Is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.

http://literarydevices.net/?s=foil


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HERMIONE+GRANGER&imgrc=IBXwvB3ur6tj7M%3A




COMIC RELIEF

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COMIC RELIEF

Is the inclusion of a humorous character in an (otherwise serious work), often to relieve tension.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+OLAF&imgrc=qdOjjPvwmW5pwM%3A





EXTRAS14

EXTRAS

Are characters in a narrative that are not focused on by the primary storyline. Sometimes supporting characters may develop a complex back-story of their own, but this is usually in relation to the main character, rather than entirely independently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporting_character


https://beautydart.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/beauty-in-the-movies-romeo-and-juliet/



CHORUS15

CHORUS

A group of singers and dancers in an ancient Greek play who take part in or talk about the things that are happening on stage.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HIGH+SCHOOL+MUSICAL+CHOIR+&imgrc=_fyWCs6sW3f_LM%3A





4. Types of Character DevelopmentThere are two types of character development.

61. THE FLAT CHARACTER

2. THE ROUND CHARACTER

FLAT CHARACTER

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COMIC RELIEF

Is a two-dimensional character in that he is relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.

http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+MR+BEAN&imgrc=gMu_rogB1hdgcM%3A





ROUND CHARACTER

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ROUND CHARACTER

Is a complex character and undergoes development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.



https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+elsa+in+&imgrc=MruGzl7vdyKcuM%3A





5. BRAIN EXERCISE & PRACTICEATHING, Ana Jamema M.BSMT2C- World LiteratureMr. Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

I personalize my learning about the types of literary characters by completing

this activity.

1. NEW INPUTS2. CONNECTIONS3. APPLICATIONS

Related Stuff

New concepts learned What new stuff did you learn when you did

this assignment? Keep it short: this one slide only Arrange: most meaningful stuff first

NEW INPUTS18

This reminds me of… Connect the new stuff you learned to

events in your own life. Keep it short: this one slide only Arrange: most unforgettable events first

CONNECTIONS19

Usefulness in real situations How can you use what you have learned

in some situations in your own life? Keep it short: this one slide only Arrange: most emotional situations first

APPLICATIONS20

Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

https://www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/gleneagle/Parents/LearningLab/English%20Resources/English%2010/Short%20Story%20and%20Novel%20Terms%2010.doc

Works Cited https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie

=UTF-8#q=meaning%20of%20hero https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=

1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jose+Rizal&imgrc=OcAB5_8tHRHbGM%3A


http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=

1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+HOMER+SIMPSON&imgrc=02x6yL2r-JDtnM%3A

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=

1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+gladys+reyes&imgrc=xmfuT_QFfaGgjM%3A

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https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8


https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ



https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+anti+hero&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=Z0SeVb2kC877oQTis4iYBw&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAA&dpr=1







https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ









Works Cited https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie

=UTF-8#q=meaning%20of%20hero https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=famous+hero+in+a+story&espv=2&biw=

1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xEKeVYr5I8PdoATe_bWgBg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=Jose+Rizal&imgrc=OcAB5_8tHRHbGM%3A


http://listverse.com/2008/02/14/top-10-greatest-movie-anti-heroes/ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caricature https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=

1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+HOMER+SIMPSON&imgrc=02x6yL2r-JDtnM%3A

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+CHARACTER+IN+XMEN&biw=

1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GzifVcyzNcezyAT7n76QDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+gladys+reyes&imgrc=xmfuT_QFfaGgjM%3A

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REFERENCING

Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=WQ0a2dqFMwSrVM%3A

http://www.yourdictionary.com/shape-shifter https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+JACOB+IN+BLACK&imgrc=8vZX1n2z10oO2M%3A

http://www.yourdictionary.com/change-agent https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=CHARACTER+IN+XMEN+WEARING+BLUE+&imgrc=VuNhk50R5YZO5M%3A



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+ROBIN+IN+BATMAN+&imgrc=sfsc4cPmfswRMM%3A

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REFERENCING

Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/nemesis/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#imgrc=WQ0a2dqFMwSrVM%3A

http://www.yourdictionary.com/shape-shifter https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+OF+JACOB+IN+BLACK&imgrc=8vZX1n2z10oO2M%3A

http://www.yourdictionary.com/change-agent https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=CHARACTER+IN+XMEN+WEARING+BLUE+&imgrc=VuNhk50R5YZO5M%3A



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidekick https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker

&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+ROBIN+IN+BATMAN+&imgrc=sfsc4cPmfswRMM%3A

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REFERENCING

Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/archetype/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+KUNG

+FU+PANDA&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n1SfVZiEMob6yATq3JLYAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=J5dRdqOI2zYPXM%3A

http://literarydevices.net/?s=foil https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HERMIONE+GRANGER&imgrc=IBXwvB3ur6tj7M%3A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+OLAF&imgrc=qdOjjPvwmW5pwM%3A

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HIGH+SCHOOL+MUSICAL+CHOIR+&imgrc=_fyWCs6sW3f_LM%3A

http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+MR+BEAN&imgrc=gMu_rogB1hdgcM%3A

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https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1























REFERENCING

Works Cited http://literarydevices.net/archetype/ https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+OF+KUNG

+FU+PANDA&biw=1680&bih=905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n1SfVZiEMob6yATq3JLYAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=J5dRdqOI2zYPXM%3A

http://literarydevices.net/?s=foil https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HERMIONE+GRANGER&imgrc=IBXwvB3ur6tj7M%3A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_relief https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+OLAF&imgrc=qdOjjPvwmW5pwM%3A

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+HIGH+SCHOOL+MUSICAL+CHOIR+&imgrc=_fyWCs6sW3f_LM%3A

http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&b

iw=1680&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+MR+BEAN&imgrc=gMu_rogB1hdgcM%3A

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Works Cited http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&so

urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+elsa+in+&imgrc=MruGzl7vdyKcuM%3A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporting_character https://beautydart.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/beauty-in-the-movies-romeo-and-j

uliet/

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Works Cited http://www.britannica.com/art/flat-character https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=picture+of+joker&biw=1680&bih=949&so

urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ejGfVdjhNcuiyATszoCoAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=picture+of+elsa+in+&imgrc=MruGzl7vdyKcuM%3A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporting_character https://beautydart.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/beauty-in-the-movies-romeo-and-j

uliet/

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