Character[edit]

Main article: Character (arts) Characterization is often listed as one of the fundamental elements of fiction. A character is a participant in the story, and is usually a person, but may be any personal identity, or entity whose existence originates from a fictional work or performance. Characters may be of several types: Point-of-view character: The character from whose perspective (theme) the audience experiences the story. This is the character that represents the point of view the audience empathizes, or at the very least, sympathies with. Therefore this is the "Main" Character. Protagonist: The driver of the action of the story and therefore responsible for achieving the story's Objective Story Goal (the surface journey). In western storytelling tradition the Protagonist is usually the main character. Antagonist: A person, or a group of people(antagonists) who oppose the main character, or main characters. The Antagonist rarely succeeds the end of the book/series. Static character: A character who does not significantly change during the course of a story. Dynamic character: A character who undergoes character development during the course of a story. Foil: The character that contrasts to the protagonist in a way that illuminates their personality or characteristic. Supporting character: A character that plays a part in the plot, but is not major Minor character: A character in a bit/cameo part.