people,animals,divine beings,personifications,etc.
Protagonists is the focal point of the conflict,meaning that he/she is the main character of the story. *antihero is a protagonist who does not embody traditional"heroic"values,but still deserves sympathy.
Antagonists is the character who stands in opposition of the protagonist.
Secondary or minor characters 1.illustrate a different side of the main conflict 2.highlight the traits of the main characters *foil (a sidekick or friend / sb. who cotends against the protagonist)
Archetype an original model for a type of character. (come in the form of characters,objects,narrative,etc.)
Dynamic who has important inner change be presented to us in great detail ; be allowed access to their consciousness(1or3) ; will undergo some sort of significant personal change(for better or worse)as a result of their experiences.
Q:1.Does the character have a new perspective on himself or herself? 2.Has the character started interacting with others in a different way? 3.Does the character have a new goal or motive?
Static don't change significantly(remains the same throughout the story) may be much less thoroughly-drawn ; may be introduced to the narrative primarily to perform a particular narrative or thematic function ; probably undergo little or no change in the course of the story.
Round A well-developed,lifelike character with realistic emotions,conflicting feelings,and multiple traits. are very detailed,requiring attentive description of their traits and behaviors.
Flat an one-dimensional character that doesn't display emotional depth&has a single set of traits. represent a particular attitude(/idea/human trait/a set of values) of the period in which the novel is set. are minimally detailed,only briefly sketched or named.
