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Characters are essential elements in stories, serving as the main drivers of the plot through their actions and dialogue. They can be categorized into major characters, such as protagonists and antagonists, and minor characters, which include flat and round characters, as well as static and dynamic characters. The significance of characters lies in their ability to engage audiences, teach lessons, and evoke emotional connections, making them central to storytelling.

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Coming Across

Characters are essential elements in stories, serving as the main drivers of the plot through their actions and dialogue. They can be categorized into major characters, such as protagonists and antagonists, and minor characters, which include flat and round characters, as well as static and dynamic characters. The significance of characters lies in their ability to engage audiences, teach lessons, and evoke emotional connections, making them central to storytelling.

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Coming across

Characters in
Fiction
What is Character?
is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story
Writers use characters to perform the actions and speak dialogue,
moving the story along a plot line
Major and Minor Characters
Major characters
Protagonist
is the main character, around which the whole story revolves
leading character
the character who makes key decisions that drive the story forward

Antagonist
This character, or group of characters, causes the conflict for the protagonist.
Is a villain or who creates the stories primary conflicts and obstacles
Minor characters
Flat characters
A flat character has one or two main traits, usually only all positive or negative
They are the opposite of a round character

Round characters
These characters have many different traits, good and bad, making them more interesting.
a complex and interesting character that develops and undergoes change throughout a story
Static characters
Characters who are static do not change throughout the story or stay the same and do not develop
Their use may simply be to create or relieve tension, or they were not meant to change

Dynamic characters
change throughout the story
they may learn a lesson, become bad, or change in complex ways
The Importance of Character
Characters are what make stories. Without a character, there is no story to tell, only a
lot of scenery. Many characters in literature, television series, and movies have a huge
impact on people. Some people like to live their lives through these characters, who
appear to have more exciting lives. Also, these characters may seem so real and
inspirational, that people forget they are fictional.

Conclusion
Characters are the whole reason for any story. They can be used to help teach a lesson,
to entertain, to educate, and even to persuade, depending on the author’s goal for the
story line. Characters can be based on real people and events, or be totally unrealistic,
such as space aliens. People become attached to characters as if they are real, may
develop favorites, and relate to those that have faced similar situations.

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