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Understanding Character Types in Stories

Learn about the main character (protagonist), opposing character (antagonist), flat character, round character, dynamic character, and static character in storytelling. Discover how each character type influences the plot and resolution of conflicts.

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Understanding Character Types in Stories

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  1. Character • The main character in a story is called the protagonist. She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution. • The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist.

  2. Flat Character • A character who has one or two sides, representing one or two traits—often a stereotype. Flat characters help move the plot along more quickly because the audience immediately understands what the character is about. • Example: A geeky science professor

  3. Round Character • A character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality. Antagonists are usually a round character. • Example: Shrek from Shrek.

  4. Dynamic Character • A character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude. Protagonists are almost always dynamic. • Example: Stitch, from Lilo andStitch

  5. Static Character • A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented. • Example: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.

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