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English 10 - Unit 1 - Lesson 1.6
English 10 - Unit 1 - Lesson 1.6
AND CHARACTERS IN
LITERATURE
DO NOW
OBJECTIVES
HOMEWORK
2.
TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN
LITERATURE
Flat Character
Embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or
traits that can be readily described in a brief
summary
They are not psychologically complex
characters and therefore are readily
accessible to readers
Some flat characters are recognized as stock
characters they embody stereotypes such
as the "dumb blonde" or the "mean
stepfather"
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TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN
LITERATURE
Round Character
Complex than flat characters, and often
display the inconsistencies and internal
conflicts found in most real people
They are more fully developed, and therefore
are harder to summarize
TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN
LITERATURE
Dynamic Character
Undergoes some kind of change because of
the action in the plot
Static Character
Does not change throughout the work, and
the readers knowledge of that character
does not grow
TYPES OF CHARACTERS IN
LITERATURE
Confidant Character
Someone in whom the central character
confides, thus revealing the main characters
personality, thoughts and intentions (does
not need to be a person)
Foil Character
A character that is used to enhance another
character through contrast