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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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”

11. What is a STEREOTYPE?
Give examples in our society

12. Can a character be more than one TYPE? How?

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

14. 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!)