Characterization Characterization Protagonist She or he is always

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Characterization

Characterization

Characterization • Protagonist - She or he is always involved in the main conflict

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

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.

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

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

Static Character • A character who does not change. • Example: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.

Types of Conflict

Types of Conflict

External Conflict • There are three types of external conflict: character vs. character; character

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

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

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

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

Internal Conflict • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.