Types of Characters and Irony Protagonist The protagonist

Types of Characters and Irony

Protagonist The protagonist is the main character of the story. There can be multiple protagonists. Antagonist The antagonist is the opponent of the protagonist, generally considered the "bad guy. " The antagonist does not have to be a human, or even a living creature.

Static Dynamic Static characters do Dynamic characters not change or develop undergo some sort of change. Usually some sort of action occurs that makes the character change their opinion/personality/etc.

Stock A "stereotype" or recognizable character. Can also be an archetype. Ex. Elderly martial arts master, bad boy, jock Complex Has a mix of traits

Foil Characters These characters act as a contrasting character to the protagonist. Something about their personality makes them an opposite. They may have some similarities, but one (or many) large character trait that is contrasting. There can be multiple foils in a story. Hermione and Luna Edward and Jacob in Twilight Donkey and Shrek Marlin and Dory Timone/Pumba and Rafiki

Irony Review Dramatic – the audience knows something that the characters do not. Ex. We know that the old woman with the apple is the Evil Queen – Snow White does not. Situational – When something occurs that is the opposite of what the characters AND audience expect. Ex. Dorothy journeys to find the wizard to send her home, only to find out that she had the power to do so all along. Verbal – the speaker says the opposite of what they actually mean Ex. Belle tells Gaston "I just don't deserve you" as a way to fend him off. In reality, she means that he doesn't deserve her.