CHARACTER TYPES CHARACTER TYPES OVERVIEW Characters can be
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CHARACTER TYPES
![CHARACTER TYPES - OVERVIEW Characters can be described as either… Protagonist or Antagonist Major CHARACTER TYPES - OVERVIEW Characters can be described as either… Protagonist or Antagonist Major](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-2.jpg)
CHARACTER TYPES - OVERVIEW Characters can be described as either… Protagonist or Antagonist Major or Minor Dynamic or Static Round or Flat
![PROTAGONIST VS ANTAGONIST Protagonist Antagonist https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ISv. IKx 4 BQas&feature=share PROTAGONIST VS ANTAGONIST Protagonist Antagonist https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ISv. IKx 4 BQas&feature=share](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-3.jpg)
PROTAGONIST VS ANTAGONIST Protagonist Antagonist https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ISv. IKx 4 BQas&feature=share
![PROTAGONIST The central person/character of the story-the “driver. ” Also known as the main PROTAGONIST The central person/character of the story-the “driver. ” Also known as the main](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-4.jpg)
PROTAGONIST The central person/character of the story-the “driver. ” Also known as the main character, the action in the story revolves around the protagonist When determining the protagonist it is important to ask: “Who is the story mostly about? ”
![ANTAGONIST Whatever the protagonist does that is good, the antagonist will work to undo. ANTAGONIST Whatever the protagonist does that is good, the antagonist will work to undo.](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-5.jpg)
ANTAGONIST Whatever the protagonist does that is good, the antagonist will work to undo. Causes the conflict against the protagonist Not always human, but can be a group or force as well. ( THE PROTAGONIST THEMSELVES, NATURE, A PERSON, A SOCIETY) This is the character, event or force that stands in the way of the protagonist’s desire or final goal.
![STATIC VS DYNAMIC Static Dynamic https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q 8 Dpx. Ac. FZ STATIC VS DYNAMIC Static Dynamic https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q 8 Dpx. Ac. FZ](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-6.jpg)
STATIC VS DYNAMIC Static Dynamic https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q 8 Dpx. Ac. FZ 44
![STATIC A character who does not internally change and remains the same throughout the STATIC A character who does not internally change and remains the same throughout the](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-7.jpg)
STATIC A character who does not internally change and remains the same throughout the story. A static character is one that does not undergo an important change in the course of the story, remaining essentially the same at the end as he or she was at the beginning.
![DYNAMIC A character who undergoes major internal change throughout the A dynamic character is DYNAMIC A character who undergoes major internal change throughout the A dynamic character is](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-8.jpg)
DYNAMIC A character who undergoes major internal change throughout the A dynamic character is one that does undergo an important change in the course of the story. The change is usually a result of a conflict That changes being referred to are not simple changes (like dying their hair or having a birthday), it is a significant inner change within the character.
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FLAT VS ROUND Flat https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Xj. Vly. Iv. Lg 3 Q Round
![FLAT Anyone who has a one-sided personality-the reader only sees one major trait or FLAT Anyone who has a one-sided personality-the reader only sees one major trait or](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-10.jpg)
FLAT Anyone who has a one-sided personality-the reader only sees one major trait or characteristic. A flat character is a one –dimensional character that does not display emotional depth and has a single set of traits.
![ROUND Anyone who has a complex (many sides) personality that the reader sees A ROUND Anyone who has a complex (many sides) personality that the reader sees A](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-11.jpg)
ROUND Anyone who has a complex (many sides) personality that the reader sees A round character is a well-developed, life like character with realistic emotions, conflicting feelings, and multiple traits. Usually, the protagonist, and often the antagonist, are round characters
![MAJOR VS MINOR Major Minor MAJOR VS MINOR Major Minor](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-12.jpg)
MAJOR VS MINOR Major Minor
![MAJOR Characters that are vital to the plot and conflict development. These characters are MAJOR Characters that are vital to the plot and conflict development. These characters are](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-13.jpg)
MAJOR Characters that are vital to the plot and conflict development. These characters are believable, complex, and the focus of the plot. These characters should make the reader want to learn more about them. They are not one-dimensional or predictable.
![MINOR Characters that serve as a complement (not always necessary) to the major characters. MINOR Characters that serve as a complement (not always necessary) to the major characters.](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-14.jpg)
MINOR Characters that serve as a complement (not always necessary) to the major characters. The plot could continue without them, mostly.
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White Board Practice
![DIRECTIONS After reading about the characters in the various short stories we have read DIRECTIONS After reading about the characters in the various short stories we have read](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-16.jpg)
DIRECTIONS After reading about the characters in the various short stories we have read label each character as: Protagonist or Antagonist Major or Minor Dynamic or Static Round or Flat
![Label the Type of Character Victor from “Seventh Grade” drives the story and undergoes Label the Type of Character Victor from “Seventh Grade” drives the story and undergoes](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-17.jpg)
Label the Type of Character Victor from “Seventh Grade” drives the story and undergoes a major change in perspective after an embarrassing encounter in French class. The reader sees his excited, self-conscious, and eventually confident sides.
![Protagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Victor a dynamic character? Dynamic Protagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Victor a dynamic character? Dynamic](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-18.jpg)
Protagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Victor a dynamic character? Dynamic Character Round Character SHARE OUT 1 A 4 A 6 A
![Label the Type of Character Mrs. Luella Bates Jones from “Thank You, Ma’am” stops Label the Type of Character Mrs. Luella Bates Jones from “Thank You, Ma’am” stops](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-19.jpg)
Label the Type of Character Mrs. Luella Bates Jones from “Thank You, Ma’am” stops Roger from robbing her and forces him to come home with her to learn valuable life lessons. She is true to her morals and does not change throughout the text.
![Antagonist Turn and Talk: AA/BB Major Character Why is she an antagonist? Are antagonists Antagonist Turn and Talk: AA/BB Major Character Why is she an antagonist? Are antagonists](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-20.jpg)
Antagonist Turn and Talk: AA/BB Major Character Why is she an antagonist? Are antagonists always “bad? ” Static Character Why is she static/flat? Flat Character SHARE OUT 2 B 5 B 3 B
![Label the Type of Character Stacy from “Ribbons” really drives the memoir-without her, there Label the Type of Character Stacy from “Ribbons” really drives the memoir-without her, there](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-21.jpg)
Label the Type of Character Stacy from “Ribbons” really drives the memoir-without her, there would be no plot! Through many experiences, she has to internally change her view of Paw-Paw. We see Stacy show her excited, angry, jealous, confused, and accepting sides.
![Protagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Stacy considered dynamic? Who is Protagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Stacy considered dynamic? Who is](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-22.jpg)
Protagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Stacy considered dynamic? Who is her antagonist in this story? Round Character Dynamic Character SHARE OUT 1 A 4 B 6 A
![Label the Type of Character Happy from “Dirk the Protector” was in constant conflict Label the Type of Character Happy from “Dirk the Protector” was in constant conflict](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-23.jpg)
Label the Type of Character Happy from “Dirk the Protector” was in constant conflict with Gary, the narrator. We only see his intimidating and cruel side throughout the memoir. Unfortunately, he doesn’t stop bullying due to an internal change of heart-he was just scared of Dirk!
![Antagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Happy considered the antagonist? Flat Antagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Happy considered the antagonist? Flat](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-24.jpg)
Antagonist Major Character Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why is Happy considered the antagonist? Flat Character Static Character SHARE OUT 3 B 7 A 5 A
![Label the Type of Character Harry’s friends in “Papa’s Parrot” are only referenced in Label the Type of Character Harry’s friends in “Papa’s Parrot” are only referenced in](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-25.jpg)
Label the Type of Character Harry’s friends in “Papa’s Parrot” are only referenced in the exposition (beginning). Truly, they don’t play a large role in the text.
![Minor characters Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why are they minor characters? Could the plot Minor characters Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why are they minor characters? Could the plot](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/10c56be971f1991cda467d5e1cf8836c/image-26.jpg)
Minor characters Turn and Talk: AA/BB Why are they minor characters? Could the plot have unfolded without them? Think-are they needed for the conflict? SHARE OUT 1 A 3 B 7 B
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