Character Conflict Types By Chelsea Udell Tyler Laginess

Character & Conflict Types By: Chelsea Udell & Tyler Laginess 4 th Hour 11/19/14

Character Definition Example • Any being who plays a • Mags from Hunger functional role within the plot, either acting or being acted on Games: Catching Fire

Protagonist Definition Example • A major character who • Katniss from Hunger is the "hero" and "wins" the conflict Games

Antagonist Definition Example • Major character whose • President Snow from values or actions are in conflict with the protagonist Hunger Games

Major Character Definition • A main character of a movie, makes most things happen or makes things happen to them Example • Juno from Juno

Flat Character Definition • Has predictable motivations and is a one dimensional character Example • Evie from Hunger Games

Round Character Definition • A character that is complex, unpredictable, capable of surprising audiences in a convincing way Example • Peeta from Hunger Games

Minor Character Definition Example • A supporting character • Katniss' mom from in the movie, fewer traits and we know less about them Hunger Games

Marginal Character Definition Example • A minor character that • The Ultrasound Tech lacks both definition and screen time from Juno

Static Character Definition • A character that stays the same throughout the movie Example • Sinna from The Hunger Games

Dynamic Character Definition Example • A character who under • Will from Big Fish goes changes throughout the film

Conflict Definition • The struggle and problem the characters have Example • The Capital being corrupt in the Hunger Games

Internal Conflict Definition • A struggle between herself/himself against their traits or their own beliefs Example • Rose from the Titanic, she fights with herself to find the strength to leave her parents and change her life

External Conflict Definition • The struggle from an outside source such as another person Example • Superman's conflict with General Zod in Man of Steel

Self vs. Nature Definition • When the character is pitted against natures elements such as rain, earthquake, tornados ect. Example • Life of Pi when Pi is on the raft during the storm at sea.

Self vs. Self Definition • When a character is pitied against himself, his beliefs, or his prejudices Example • Perks Of Being A Wallflower, Charlie has too have the courage to leave the social class he is in as he fights with depression.

Self vs. Society Definition • A character pitied against his culture and going against social norms Example • Ruby Bridges, from the movie Ruby Bridges, going to an all white school as the only black girl.