CHARACTERS

CHARACTER Ms. Cude 9th Grade English hero/heroine of literary work leading character Batman Protagonist Antagonist opponent/adversary competes against lead character often called the "villain" The Joker Character that undergoes a permanent change Think Dynamite!!!!!! Dynamic Character Static Character character who does not change. Think Static Cling Character whose personality, background, motives and features are fully disclosed by the author Round Character Flat Character very little information about the character is given by the author but they still serve a purpose in the work Make the characteristics and personality of the protagonist stand out. They can be either a friend or an enemy. Often have conflicting personalities and dissimilar physical features. Tall vs. short, Blonde vs. Brunette, etc. Character Foils