Character Types Character Types There are six different

Character Types

Character Types �There are six different types of Characters �Static �Dynamic �Round �Flat �Protagonist �Antagonist

Protagonist/Antagonist �Protagonist: The good guy, the hero. › The prefix Pro means good, or positive �Antagonist : The bad guy, the villain. › The prefix , ant means bad, or negative.

� Central character of a story � Can be male or female � "good" most of the time, but in some instances can be "bad. " � The plot of the story is often written in the protagonist's point of view. Protagonist

Antagonist � The character that causes or leads the conflict agains the protagonist � Not always human, but can be a group or force as well � Mirror of the protagonist. � Usually the antagonist attempts to disguise him/her/itself.

Round � Characters that are described in depth, with many details. � If you feel like you know a character extremely well, then most likely the character is round. � Usually the main character.

� Characters t a l F that are not described well, that you're not given much information about. � Only see a few characteristics of the character. � There are many things you cannot "see", or many details you are not given by the author.

� Character must remain basically the same throughout the entire story. � The character does not undergo any internal changes. Static

Dynamic � Undergoes an internal change sometime between the beginning and end of the story. � The change in the character is usually crucial to the story itself.