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Character Types

Character Types. Round Character: A character with multiple personality traits who experiences changes during the course of the plot. http://alltooclear.freeservers.com/han-solo-bw.jpg.

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Character Types

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  1. Character Types • Round Character: A character with multiple personality traits who experiences changes during the course of the plot. http://alltooclear.freeservers.com/han-solo-bw.jpg Han Solo goes from being concerned only for himself, to caring about others, he displays the traits of greediness, confidence, and heroicness.

  2. Character Types • Flat Character: A character that is not well developed, usually with one personality trait featured. This character has a major role in the plot. http://www.esoterically.net/log/images/C-homer.png Homer displays the trait of a selfish person, and he doesn’t change from episode to episode. He remains flat though because he is a main character.

  3. Character Types • Static Character: One who does not change in the course of the story and who exhibits one personality trait. http://www.simpsonsfolder.com/scrapbook/covers/cover-magazine-tvguide-ralph.htm While a fun character, Ralph plays a small role in the series and displays the trait of being childlike.

  4. Character Types • Stereotype Character: Characterwho possesses expected traits of a group rather than one trait, as a static character would. Also known as a Stock Character. http://www.studioaarts.com/portfolio/illustration/butler.jpg A butler is a stock character in literature, we have a set expectation for the character. The butler serves the rich.

  5. Character Types • Foil: A character whose traits contrast with and point up the traits of a central character. http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/books/12/11/review.mythology/story.batman.jpg The Joker foils Batman. He is so evil, that he makes Batman look good. Usually a foil is the “bad guy” but can also be another character which contrasts the main character. http://www.jgmodels.co.uk/images_2005/Superheros/Large/kneeling%20joker.jpg

  6. Character Types • Archetype: A character that has symbolic meaning because the character’s traits are easily recognizable and common to the human experience. http://erniejr.8k.com/oz/wiz_c036a.jpg The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz is symbolic of leaders who struggle in their role in times of trouble.

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