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CHARACTERIZATION

CHARACTERIZATION. Protagonist. “One who plays the first part” Often the hero but not necessarily a good guy The person around whom the events of the plot revolve. Antagonist. The principal opponent of the protagonist Creates obstacles that the protagonist must overcome

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CHARACTERIZATION

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  1. CHARACTERIZATION

  2. Protagonist • “One who plays the first part” • Often the hero but not necessarily a good guy • The person around whom the events of the plot revolve

  3. Antagonist • The principal opponent of the protagonist • Creates obstacles that the protagonist must overcome • Can be more than one in a piece of lit

  4. Dynamic Character • A character who changes significantly over the course of the story • Often ends up sadder but wiser

  5. Static Character • A character who does not significantly change over the course of the story

  6. Stock Character • Characters who have become conventional or stereotypical due to repeated use in stories • Immediately recognizable to readers • mad scientist • Femme fatale • Geeky kid w/glasses

  7. Foil • Any character whose personal qualities contrast with another character • Qualities of one emphasize opposite qualities of the other • Iron Man and Pepper • JWOW and Snookie • Michael and Trish

  8. External Conflict • Conflict that exists between a person and an external force • Man v. Man • Man v. Nature • Man v. Society • Man v. Destiny

  9. Internal Conflict • Conflict that takes place within a character • Mental Illness • Addiction • Finding courage • Questions of conscience and/or morality

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