1. TYPes of Characters “Zebra”
I can analyze how main and minor characters interact and how they affect the plot of the story.

2. 1. Main Characters A. Protagonist(s) and Antagonist(s)
B. are significant; develop and affect the plot and other characters (plot and other characters are centered around them)
C. usually change , this is called a dynamic character, in some way because of other characters, conflicts, or events in the story cause a lesson learned
are motivated by other characters, conflicts, or events in the plot
have many character traits, which means they are round, thus making it very easy to visualize and connect to them
Example:
Ponyboy- How does Ponyboy affect the plot?
What is the function or purpose of his character?
- He is the narrator, he tells the story from his perspective
What do we learn about the other characters from Ponyboy?
- We learn what life is like for the greasers and socs and what their characters traits are
- more specifically, we learn from Pony that Johnny has an abusive parent, but he wants to become different from his parents. He wants to become gallant and respected like the characters in Gone With the Wind.
What motivates Pony throughout the plot?
- he wants to keep his friends safe so he does whatever it takes to keep them out of trouble, including running away from home to keep a friend out of jail.
What character traits do you learn about Pony and how do you visualize him?
- he is teenager, book-smart, has greasy brown hair, caring, a good friend

3. 2. Minor Characters A. Not significant to the story
B. Usually do not affect the plot and other characters (plot and other characters are centered around them) greatly
usually do NOT change , this is called a static character
have FEW character traits, which means they are flat, thus making it harder to visualize and connect to them
Example:
Randy- Justify Randy as a minor character
What is the function or purpose of his character?
What do we learn about the other characters from Ponyboy?
What motivates Pony throughout the plot?
What character traits do you learn about Pony and how do you visualize him?

4. Here are some tricks to help you remember the definitions:
Round=Many Character Traits
Flat=Few Character Traits
Static=Stays the Same
Dynamic=Different/Changes because of conflict or lesson learned
Think back to “Zebra.”
Who is flat and who is round? Why?
Who is static and who is dynamic? Why? If dynamic, what motivated them to change?

5. Zebra John Wilson Mrs. English Andrea
I can analyze how main and minor characters interact and how they affect the plot of this story.
Text Analysis WS
Complete the following chart to classify the characters in “Zebra” as main or minor characters and to explain how they affect the plot.
Characters
Main or Minor
How characters affect the plot
What is his/her function or purpose in the plot? How does he/she affect the protagonist? What is his/motivation motivation?
Zebra
John Wilson
Mrs. English
Andrea
1. What details from the chart help you realize that Andrea is a minor character?
2. Who/what caused Zebra to change the most?

6. Zebra John Wilson Mrs. English Andrea
I can analyze how main and minor characters interact and how they affect the plot of this story.
Text Analysis WS
Complete the following chart to classify the characters in “Zebra” as main or minor characters and to explain how they affect the plot.
Characters
Main or Minor
How characters affect the plot
Zebra
What is his function or purpose in the plot? What is his motivation? How is he dynamic?
John Wilson
What is his function or purpose in the plot? What is his motivation?
Mrs. English
She is minor - Why is she even in the story?
Andrea
What do we learn about Zebra because of Andrea?
What details from the chart help you realize that Andrea is a minor character?
Who/what caused Zebra to change the most?

7. Character Traits for “Zebra”
Name____________#___
Character
Character Trait
Cite Evidence from Text
Quote phrases from the text and line #’s
ex. “somber smile” (456).
Zebra……………..
Mr. Wilson……….
Zebra……………
Mr. Wilson………
Zebra…………….
Andrea…………..
Mrs. English
Dr. Winter………
Emotionally Injured
Optimistic
Kind
Helpful
Artistic
Bossy
Generous
Strict
Physically injured
Prediction: Based on John Wilson’s previous behavior, what will he be doing next summer ? Find the evidence to justify your prediction from the text. Quote phrases from the text and line #’s.

8. C3-6
Zebra is a dynamic character. Justify this statement with three significant instances from the text. 1. 2. 3.

9. C3-7
Justify John Wilson as a static character 1. 2. 3.