Characterization • Protagonist - She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution. Usually a main character. • Antagonist- The person opposing the protagonist. • Characterization- the development of the characters in the story.
Flat Character • A character who we know very little about and is NOT a main character. • Example: Like a geeky science professor
Round Character • A character who we know a LOT about in the story. Story gives us many details for the character. • Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)
Dynamic Character • A character that changes internally during the story. • (Brain and/or Heart) • Example: Stitch, from Lilo and Stitch
Static Character • A character who does not change. • Example: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.
Types of Conflict
External Conflict • There are three types of external conflict: character vs. character; character vs. society; and character vs. nature.
Character vs. Character • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with others, especially the antagonist.
Character vs. Society • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole.
Character vs. Nature • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature.
Internal Conflict • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.