1. Unit 1 Short Story Characters

2. Character Someone involved in the story!

3. Types of Characters Protagonist – the main character, central figure/the hero Antagonist – character pitted against the protagonist/the villain

4. Types of Characters Major character – a character who plays a significant role in the story Minor character – a character who plays a lesser role in the story

5. Types of Characters Flat character – a character who has one single quality, characteristic, or trait Round character – a complex character who has many distinct qualities or “sides” to him or her

6. Types of Characters Static character – character who does not change in any way in the course of the story Dynamic character – characters whose thoughts, beliefs, or actions change over the course of the story; one who grows in some way

7. Types of Characters Stock character, archetype – character found in literary works over and over (wicked step mother, big bad wolf, etc.)

8. Motivation The force that moves a character to think, feel, or behave in a certain way

9. Character Foils A character that contrasts with another character in an obvious way, highlighting their differences

10. Tall Tale/Folklore Story with unbelievable elements passed down in a particular culture