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the act of creating and developing a character Characterization: the act of creating and developing a character

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic;

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic; they represent a depth of personality which is imitative of life.

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic; they represent a depth of personality which is imitative of life. They frequently possess both good and bad traits,

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic; they represent a depth of personality which is imitative of life. They frequently possess both good and bad traits, and they may react unexpectedly or become entangled in their own interior conflicts.

Characters may be either round or flat. A flat character is distinguished by its lack of a realistic personality.

Characters may be either round or flat. A flat character is distinguished by its lack of a realistic personality. Though the description of a flat character may be detailed and rich in defining characteristics, it falls short of the complexity associated with a round character.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story. Changes considered to qualify a character as dynamic include changes in sight or understanding,

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story. Changes considered to qualify a character as dynamic include changes in sight or understanding, changes in commitment, and changes in values.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story. Changes considered to qualify a character as dynamic include changes in sight or understanding, changes in commitment, and changes in values. Changes in circumstance, even physical circumstance, DO NOT apply unless they result in some change within the character's self.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. In contrast, a static character does not undergo significant change.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. In contrast, a static character does not undergo significant change. A static character is a literary character that remains basically unchanged throughout a work.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. In contrast, a static character does not undergo significant change. A static character is a literary character that remains basically unchanged throughout a work. Whether round or flat, their personalities remain essentially stable throughout the course of the story.