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Types of Characters and Irony

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1 Types of Characters and Irony

2 Protagonist Antagonist
The protagonist is the main character of the story. There can be multiple protagonists.  The antagonist is the opponent of the protagonist, generally considered the "bad guy." The antagonist does not have to be a human, or even a living creature. 

3 Static Dynamic Static characters do not change or develop
Dynamic characters undergo some sort of change. Usually some sort of action occurs that makes the character change their opinion/personality/etc.

4 Stock Complex Has a mix of traits
A "stereotype" or recognizable character. Can also be an archetype.  Ex. Elderly martial arts master, bad boy, jock Has a mix of traits 

5 Foil Characters  These characters act as a contrasting character to the protagonist. Something about their personality makes them an opposite. They may have some similarities, but one (or many) large character trait that is contrasting. There can be multiple foils in a story. Hermione and Luna   Edward and Jacob in Twilight  Donkey and Shrek Marlin and Dory  Timone/Pumba and Rafiki 

6 Irony Review  Dramatic – the audience knows something that the characters do not.  Ex. We know that the old woman with the apple is the Evil Queen – Snow White does not. Situational – When something occurs that is the opposite of what the characters AND audience expect.  Ex. Dorothy journeys to find the wizard to send her home, only to find out that she had the power to do so all along.  Verbal – the speaker says the opposite of what they actually mean Ex. Belle tells Gaston "I just don't deserve you" as a way to fend him off. In reality, she means that he doesn't deserve her.


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