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Types of Characters in Fiction

Types of Characters in Fiction. Types of Characters in Fiction. Protagonist vs. Antagonist Round vs. Flat Characters Dynamic vs. Static Characters . Protagonist- Main Character in the story; Usually who the character can relate with the most in the story. Ex: Harry Potter

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Types of Characters in Fiction

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  1. Types of Characters in Fiction

  2. Types of Characters in Fiction • Protagonist vs. Antagonist • Round vs. Flat Characters • Dynamic vs. Static Characters

  3. Protagonist- Main Character in the story; Usually who the character can relate with the most in the story. • Ex: Harry Potter • Antagonist- The character or group of characters in direct opposition to the protagonist; The “enemy”. • Ex: Voldemort

  4. Flat Characters- simple character. The character only has 1 or 2 qualities, ideas, or traits that can be described. They don’t have a realistic personality or you only see one side. Some are characterized as “dumb blonde” or “mean stepmother.” YouTube - A Center For Ants? • Round Characters- complex characters that possess both good and bad traits; very human-like and realistic; reader can usually relate to these characters. The Lightning Thief (2010)

  5. Dynamic Characters- Characters who undergo significant change in self throughout the story. • Change in sight or understanding • Changes in commitment • Change in values Ex: Bella from Twilight • Static- Characters who do not change throughout the story; are not dramatically affected by the conflict. YouTube - Napoleon Dynamite Cage Fighter

  6. All characters are either: • Flat or Round • Static or Dynamic • They can be flat and static (Dad from Matilda) • Flat and dynamic (Snape from Harry Potter) • Round and dynamic (Percy from Lightning Thief) • Round and static (Alice from Twilight)

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