1. Characters 101

2. Types of Characters
Hero (protagonist) – main character of the story; drives the action
Villain (antagonist) – prevents the hero from reaching his/her goals

3. Types of Characters, contd.
Flat – has only one or two personality traits; stays the same throughout the story
Round – has many traits which make him/ her interesting
Stock – character who represents a stereotype

4. Types of Characters, contd.
Static – character’s personality stays the exact same throughout the story
Flat characters are usually static
Dynamic – character experiences a huge change in personality during the course of the story
Round characters are usually dynamic

5. Two Types of Characterization
Direct – author describes a character’s traits (ex. physical appearance)
Indirect – personality described through actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with other characters

6. Describe a Character!
1. In your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper, choose a character from a story your have read or movie you have seen.
2. Draw a quick sketch of the character.
3. Describe them using as much detail as possible.
4. Identify whether your chosen character is:
Hero/Villain?
Flat/Round?
Dynamic/Static?