Creating a Stock Character What is a Stock
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Creating a Stock Character
What is a Stock Character? �A stock character is a character in literature, theater, or film of a type quickly recognized and accepted by the reader or viewer and requiring no development by the writer. � Stock characters are established characters, such as young lovers, neighborhood busybodies, sneaky villains, and overprotective fathers. The key is that they are immediately recognized by the audience.
Typical Stock Characters �Can you think of any for these types of stories? • • Police drama Love story Scary story Comedy Adventure story Murder mystery Action story
How to develop a stock character � Type of stock character: wealthy snob � Name: Charles Witherby � Physical Tick: Clearing his throat � Catchphrase: “Well, I do say…”
Samples � Type of stock character: simple country farmer � Name: Jim Thorns � Physical Tick: Fixing his hat � Catchphrase: one” “boy I don’t know about that
Samples �Type of stock character: dumb blonde �Name: Ashley �Physical Tick: Playing with hair �Catchphrase: “Oh my god, no way!”
Samples �Type of stock character: tough cop �Name: John Mc. Lane �Physical Tick: touching his gun �Catchphrase: “You got that right”
