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Connecting with Characters

Discover the key role characters play in engaging readers emotionally and uncovering truths about humanity. Learn about protagonist, antagonist, flat, round, dynamic, and static characters and how they shape narratives. Dive into examples from popular stories like The Lion King and A Christmas Carol.

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Connecting with Characters

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  1. Connecting with Characters What draws readers into a story? Vivid, complex characters whose problems and triumphs draw forth our emotions and reveal some truth about humankind. [End of Section]

  2. Main Characters Protagonist—the main character of a story. • The action of the story revolves around the protagonist and the conflict he or she faces. Antagonist—the character or force the protagonist struggles against and must overcome. [End of Section]

  3. Subordinate Characters Subordinate characters add depth and complication to the plot. Main character Friends [End of Section]

  4. Flat Characters versus Round Characters Flat characters • have only one or two character traits that can be described in a few words • have no depth, like a piece of cardboard

  5. Flat Characters versus Round Characters Round characters • have many different character traits that sometimes contradict each other • are much like real people, with several sides to their personality [End of Section]

  6. For example, Scar, from The Lion King, is very much a FLAT character. He is JUST PLAIN EVIL & MEAN! There is never any point during the movie where he could logically be described any other way. He’s not complicated at all; he’s easy to predict. FLATCharacters

  7. For example, Woody from Toy Story, is definitely a ROUND character. He’s an honest, loyal friend and a concerned leader. However, he is not perfect. There are times where his flaws show through; he makes the wrong decisions, gets jealous, and is even selfish at times. He’s a complicated guy! ROUNDCharacters

  8. Dynamic Characters versus Static Characters Dynamic characters • change or grow as a result of the story’s actions • learn something about themselves, other people, or the world as they struggle to resolve their conflicts The changes that a dynamic character undergoes contribute to the meaning of the story.

  9. Ebenezer Scrooge, from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, is a classic example. When we first meet him, he is mean, bitter, and greedy. Through his experiences with the three ghosts, he becomes generous, kind, & beloved. dynamic character

  10. Dynamic Characters versus Static Characters Static characters • do not change or grow • are the same at the end of a story as they were in the beginning Subordinate characters are often static characters. [End of Section]

  11. Disney, as usual, is a great source for an example. Cinderella remains friendly, honorable, and positive despite being orphaned, abused, and taken advantage of by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. static character

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