Everyone has a role to play Character Types Everyone has a role to play

Major/Main Character Has a dominant role in the story Is seen through out the entire story If removed, the plot will fall apart Example: “Nemo” in Finding Nemo “Teddy Stoddard” in The Teddy Stoddard Story

Minor Character Helps move the plot along If removed, the plot will continue Examples: “Gill” in Finding Nemo “The Lieutenant” in Cemetery Path

Protagonist Works to SOLVE the problem Not always the “good guy” Is directly connected to the Resolution Examples: “Nemo” in Finding Nemo “Ivan” in Cemetery Path “Mrs. Thompson” in Teddy Stoddard

Antagonist Creates the Central Conflict Does not have to be human or an active character Is directly linked to the Central Conflict Examples: “P. Sherman” in Finding Nemo “Fear” in Cemetery Path

Dynamic Character Undergoes a MAJOR change in the story Once the change occurs, it cannot be undone This does not include  Getting older, death, natural progression of life Examples: “Marlin” goes from controlling father to having respect for his son’s independence in Finding Nemo “Mrs. Thompson” went from being judgmental and stereotypical to caring for each child individually

Tip to remember Think of a Dynamic Character like DYNAMITE Once something explodes, it can never be put back the same way

Static Character Personality STAYS the same throughout the entire story (Tip to remember  STATIC STAYS) Examples: “Dory” in Finding Nemo  even though she remembers information, her personality remains “Ivan” in Cemetery Path  remains anxious and afraid throughout the story.

Round Character Demonstrates many aspects or sides of his/her personality Shows his/her thoughts, actions, motivation Examples: “Nemo” in Finding Nemo  you see his defiance towards his father, defeat when he is captured, determination to escape, etc.

Flat Character Actions fit a Stereotype Only see one side of personality Perform the way you expect them to perform Examples: “Marlin” in Finding Nemo  is the typical parental figure “Lieutenant”  typical, arrogant “leader”

What is a STEREOTYPE? Give examples in our society

Can a character be more than one TYPE? How?

Elizabeth Ronald Dragon Character Identification Practice: Listen to the reading of: Classify the characters: Elizabeth Ronald Dragon

Your Job… Find at least ONE example of EACH character type in your IRB. Give FULL explanation of each character type. (Simply stating a name does not explain the TYPE!)