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Character Descriptions

Character Descriptions. Descriptive Pairs . Round or Flat Static or Dynamic. Flat Characters. one-dimensional one-sided—we only see one side of his or her personality; lack depth often stereotypical (can often be “stock” characters)

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Character Descriptions

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  1. Character Descriptions

  2. Descriptive Pairs Round or Flat Static or Dynamic

  3. Flat Characters • one-dimensional • one-sided—we only see one side of his or her personality; lack depth • often stereotypical (can often be “stock” characters) • Ex. the villain who is evil throughout the story:we never see anything redeeming in his or her character • Ex. the hero who is perfectly good throughout the story; we never see any faults • The Seven Dwarves: Dopey, Sleepy, Bashful, Happy, Sneezy, Doc (Grumpy softens) • Morality plays and allegories (characters that represent one of the Seven Deadlies)

  4. Round Character • a character in whom the author reveals different and sometimes opposing traits • We see different aspects of his or her personality • Characters who most resemble real people (verisimilitude=life-likeness) • Mixture of good and bad traits, often with conflicting feelings, values, principles, etc. • Real people deal with internal conflicts • Readers connect to round characters!

  5. Static Characters • Stasis—remaining the same; unchanging • Static character—one who does not change throughout the story • Can be round or flat • Ex. Nala (The Lion King)—is feisty and challenges Simba throughout the story; she does not go through any major changes in her character/personality (values, belief system, outlook on life, philosophy)

  6. Dynamic Characters • Undergo a major change throughout the story • Often in the way of values, morals, principles, worldview • Ex. The Hero Initiation • Separation/transformation/return cycle • Transformation—the hero moves/changes from a state of immaturity to maturity • Simba, Ebenezer Scrooge, etc. • (anti-hero) Sweeney Todd—barber; good guy at the beginning of the story; is unjustly imprisoned; turns evil (becomes a serial killer) • Syndrome (The Incredibles)—naïve super-fan; wants to be Mr. I’s sidekick; feels rejected; turns to evil • Lt. Dan (Forrest Gump), The Grinch, Hancock, Bad Santa

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