1. Types of Characters in Fiction

2. Types of Characters in Fiction
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
Round vs. Flat Characters
Dynamic vs. Static Characters

3. Protagonist- Main Character in the story; Usually who the character can relate with the most in the story.
Ex: Harry Potter
Antagonist- The character or group of characters in direct opposition to the protagonist; The “enemy”.
Ex: Voldemort

4. Flat Characters- simple character
Flat Characters- simple character. The character only has 1 or 2 qualities, ideas, or traits that can be described. They don’t have a realistic personality or you only see one side. Some are characterized as “dumb blonde” or “mean stepmother.”
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Round Characters- complex characters that possess both good and bad traits; very human-like and realistic; reader can usually relate to these characters.
The Lightning Thief (2010)

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Dynamic Characters- Characters who undergo significant change in self throughout the story.
Change in sight or understanding
Changes in commitment
Change in values
Ex: Bella from Twilight
Static- Characters who do not change throughout the story; are not dramatically affected by the conflict.
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6. All characters are either:
Flat or Round
Static or Dynamic
They can be flat and static (Dad from Matilda)
Flat and dynamic (Snape from Harry Potter)
Round and dynamic (Percy from Lightning Thief)
Round and static (Alice from Twilight)