Types of Characters
Our novels' characters
Types of Characters 2
Definitions
Name that Character
100
The Central person in a story, also known as the main character.
the protagonist
100
Name the protagonist from your novel.
answers will vary
100
The character that represents the opposition against the protagonist.
the antagonist
100
What is an antagonist?
The character who opposes or is against the protagonist.
100
This antagonist brings evil and darkness to the magical world, but after many years, is finally defeated by the antagonist.
Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter series)
200
The character that changes over time as a result of resolving a central conflict
a dynamic character
200
Name an antagonist from your novel
answers will vary
200
A character that does NOT change over time.
a static character
200
Describe a dynamic or developing character.
This is a character who changes or develops during the story.
200
This protagonist is funny and easy to identify with, but is sometimes embarrassingly lazy and rude.
Greg (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
300
A character who has a complex personality.
a round character
300
Name a round character from your novel and explain why the character is round
answers will vary
300
This character tells the story, either in 1st person or in 3rd person.
a narrator
300
What is a static character?
This is a character who doesn't change at all over time or throughout the story told.
300
This round character is extremely complex. He has a simple, peaceful life when young, but is corrupted over time by an evil force. Often disgusting and evil, but sometimes helpful, he ends up playing a very important role in saving everyone from evil.
Gollum (Lord of the Rings trilogy)
400
A type of flat character that is usually a stereotype (such as a rude teen, a grumpy old storekeeper, the perfect housewife, etc.)
a stock character
400
Name a flat character from your novel and explain why the character is flat.
answers will vary
400
A character that tells the story.
A narrator
400
What is a confidante?
This character is who the protagonist confides in, or a friend who he/she talks with so that we can understand what the protagonist is thinking.
400
This stock character is always in a bad mood. He is a businessman who is always interested in making money, and always insists that the protagonist is a bad guy and a menace to the city.
J. Jonah Jameson (newspaper editor from Spiderman)
500
A character that makes us feel uncomfortable. This character can make us feel sorry for him/her, especially when he/she brings destruction upon him/herself.
an unsympathetic character
500
Name a character from your novel that you consider to be a sympathetic character. Why do you personally identify with him/her?
answers will vary
500
A character whose personal qualities contrast with another character, often making the other character look good. This is often a comical character.
a foil character
500
What is a 1st person narrator?
This is a person telling the story, using the perspective of 1st person: "I woke up suddenly and remembered that I had a Math test at school today."
500
This foil character is the protagonist's fun, silly, loyal and lovable, but sometimes annoying friend. When they first met, however, the protagonist didn't want him as a friend.
Donkey (Shrek series)
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