Analyzing Character Characterization The way the author creates or reveals the characters in a story.
Direct Author tells you what the character is like. Indirect Author presents character’s personality through his words, actions, and how others relate to him/her
Protagonist The main character in a work of fiction Antagonist The character who works against the protagonist in the story
Dynamic Character. Grows, learns, or. changes as a result of Dynamic Character Grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story’s action Static Character Does not change throughout the course of the story
Round Character Fully developed and complex characters Show several sides to their personalities
Flat Character Characterized by one or two traits One sided, not developed