When a physical description of an individual is made and at the same time something is said about his character and personality, a semblance is made. Therefore, it is a concept that refers to the characteristics of a person. However, it is also possible to make a profile of an institution.
Different modalities
The description of an individual can be done with different approaches and from different perspectives. If someone has a political importance as a person, his political profile will refer to a series of qualities and traits, such as his negotiating skills, his oratory, his political decisions or his charisma as a leader.
From a literary point of view, the profile of a fictional character usually incorporates a whole series of elements: how the character is physically, how he dresses, what moral qualities he has and, ultimately, what personal traits are striking and may interest the reader .
When an illustrious person dies, it is common for the press to have a portrait of his life trajectory
In the world of journalism one of the most recognized genres is that of the interview. The interviewer usually makes a semblance or profile of the interviewee and, in this way, the reader can get to know the character better.
In some tribute acts, it is common for the protagonist to be introduced by someone through a semblance of his personal career, his work or any aspect of his life.
Usually someone's profile is made to praise their personal or professional qualities.
Don Quixote and the Godfather, two profiles of universal literature
In the history of literature the semblance of some characters is universally recognized. The description of Don Quixote is probably one of the best known. Don Quixote is a gentleman in his fifties, slim, cultured, an early riser, fond of hunting and a lover of chivalric books.
The Godfather is another fictional character whose profile is very characteristic. He is a leader of the mafia and his creator, Mario Puzo, presents him as a complex and contradictory man. The Godfather can be tender and close and at the same time cruel, he is a criminal but with solid moral values that prevent him from dedicating himself to drug trafficking, he is someone very familiar and friend of his friends but sometimes he has no scruples when it comes to defending your interests. In short, he is a man of honor who is dedicated to organized crime.
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