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Stock character — A stock character is one which relies heavily on cultural types or names for his or her personality, manner of speech, and other characteristics. In their most general form, stock characters are related to literary archetypes, but they are often… … Wikipedia
stock character — a minor character whose actions are completely predictable, stereotypical, or standard for his/her job or profession; similarly, a stock situation is a basic, recognizable plot situation (e.g., a lover hiding in the closet, twins mistaken for… … Glossary of cinematic terms
stock character — a character in literature, theater, or film of a type quickly recognized and accepted by the reader or viewer and requiring no development by the writer. [1860 65] * * * … Universalium
stock character — a character in literature, theater, or film of a type quickly recognized and accepted by the reader or viewer and requiring no development by the writer. [1860 65] … Useful english dictionary
Contender (stock character) — A contender is a stock character found in stories and films depicting the development and triumph of an individual through athletic achievement. The typical storyline of the contender is one of an (often young) individual with raw natural talent … Wikipedia
Jungle girl (stock character) — Jungle girl is an archetype or stock character, often used in popular fiction, of a female adventurer or superhero in the jungles or rain forests of, primarily, Africa. The jungle girl is generally depicted as wearing a scanty animal skin as a… … Wikipedia
Hotshot (stock character) — The hotshot is a stock character known for taking more risks, action and pain than the other characters in the story. This type of character is usually present in action driven tales. What differentiates the hotshot from an action hero is that a… … Wikipedia
Ingenue (stock character) — The Ingénue (pronEng|ˈænʒənuː) is a stock character in literature, film, and a role type in the theatre; generally a girl or a young woman who is endearingly innocent and wholesome.Typically, the ingenue is beautiful, gentle, sweet, virginal, and … Wikipedia
Outlaw (stock character) — Though the judgment of outlawry is obsolete, romanticised outlaws became stock characters in several fictional settings. This was particularly so in the United States, where outlaws were popular subjects of newspaper coverage and stories in the… … Wikipedia
Professor (stock character) — The Professor is a common generic name for fictional characters who fill the role of doctors, scientists, or mad scientists. While most characters identified as the Professor usually have a longer name, this generic title is the most commonly… … Wikipedia
