Types of Characters in Fiction Types of Characters

Types of Characters in Fiction

Types of Characters in Fiction Protagonist vs. Antagonist Round vs. Flat Characters Dynamic vs. Static Characters

Protagonist- Main Character in the story; Usually who the character can relate with the most in the story. Ex: Harry Potter Antagonist- The character or group of characters in direct opposition to the protagonist; The “enemy”. Ex: Voldemort

Flat Characters- simple character. The character only has 1 or 2 qualities, ideas, or traits that can be described. They don’t have a realistic personality or you only see one side. Some are characterized as “dumb blonde” or “mean stepmother. ” Ex. Valentine from the City of Bones. Ex. Victoria from Twilight and New Moon. Cinderella's Stepsisters Round Characters- complex characters that possess both good and bad traits; very humanlike and realistic; reader can usually relate to these characters. Ex. Bella from Twilight Ex. Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

Dynamic Characters- Characters who undergo significant change in self throughout the story. Change in sight or understanding Changes in commitment Change in values Ex: Peeta and Katniss from The Hunger Games Mattie from Fever 1793 Static- Characters who do not change throughout the story; are not dramatically affected by the conflict. Ex: Katniss' mother from The Hunger Games Percy's mother from The Lightning Thief

All characters are either: Flat or Round Static or Dynamic They can be flat and static (Dad from Matilda) Flat and dynamic (Snape from Harry Potter) Round and dynamic (Percy from Lightning Thief) Round and static (Alice from Twilight)