1. Characterization
Characterization

2. Characterization
is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

3. Direct Characterization
When the writer states the character’s traits

4. Indirect characterization
The writer reveals a character’s traits through their:
Speech What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thought and feelings?
Effects on others How do other characters react to them?
Actions What does the character do? How do they behave?
Looks What does the character look like? How do they dress?

5. Main character
the character(s) on which the literary work focuses

6. Major character
any character that plays a significant role in the action

7. Minor character
a character that does not have a significant role in the action

8. Round character
a character who is complex—you see both the good and bad sides of them—like a human.

9. Flat character
a character who is one dimensional; only one aspect of their personality is revealed.

10. Dynamic character
A character who changes during the course of the work

11. Static character
a character that does not change during the work

12. Protagonist
the main character that faces the problem and actively attempts to solve it

13. the character or force which actively creates the problem
Antagonist
the character or force which actively creates the problem

14. Stereotype/Stock Character
a character which represents a group or standard

15. Foil
someone who serves as a contrast to another character

16. Character Types Main Character Major Character Minor Character
Protagonist
Antagonist
Round Character
Flat Character
Dynamic Character
Static Character
Stock Character
Foil
As you fill in the character chart, you should apply labels to each character, indicating what types of characters they are.