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TYPES OF CHARACTERS
FLAT CHARACTER• One-dimensional
• Only the basic characteristics necessary to perform their role
• Supporting roles only
ROUND CHARACTER• More facets to their
personality
• Develops throughout the story
• Not completely revealed until the end of story
• Personality is inconsistent.
STATIC CHARACTER• Traits are consistent
throughout
• No significant evolution of the character, no new characteristics introduced
DYNAMIC CHARACTER• Personality changes
throughout the story
• May go from weak to strong, and/or strong to weak
• Often the protagonist, but not always
STOCK CHARACTER• Represents stereotypical
traits
• May be represented by specific appearance, cultural, or situational traits
• easily recognizable, stereotypical traits
FOIL• Contrasting
characteristics to enhance those of another
• Often the antagonist, but not always
• Opposite of the hero
CONFIDANT(E)• Someone the main
character confides in
• Through the conversations, we gain insight into the main character’s background
• Sometimes has a temper, but still calm and wise