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CharacterizationThe main character in a story is called the protagonist. She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution.

The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist.

Flat CharactersA character who has one or two sides, representing one or two traitsoften a stereotype. Flat characters help move the plot along more quickly because the audience immediately understands what the character is about.

Example: Like a geeky science professor

Round CharactersA character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality. Antagonists are usually a round characterization.

Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)

Dynamic CharactersA character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude. Protagonists are almost always dynamic.

Static CharactersA character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented.

Example: Stepmother from Cinderella.

External Conflict: Man Vs. ManThe protagonist in the story experiences conflict with others, especially the antagonist.

External Conflict: Man vs. SocietyThe protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole.

External Conflict: Man vs. NatureThe protagonist in the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature.

Internal ConflictThe protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.

Characterization: Campbell MethodBy action of the characterBy speech of the characterBy effect of the character upon other charactersBy the characters own reactions to persons, things, and surrounding circumstancesBy reporting what other characters say about the characterBy explaining the traits and motives of the characterBy describing the character (five senses/imagery)By analyzing the psychological processes of the characterCampbell MethodAction: Pete slunk out of the battle.Speech:Hiya, pardner!Effect on othersHer beauty was breath-taking.Characters own reactionsJohn adored her, especially in blue.What other characters sayOf course Sam is a genius! Tom said.Traits and motivesHe loved good food.Describing (5 senses)He had blue eyes, spoke with a Southern accent, smelled of the smoke-house, and his muscles were hard as nails.Psychological processesHe was unable to overcome his shyness, which was the result of his being the son of a famous and terribly egotistical father.

GastonAs a class use the Campbell method for Gaston from Beauty and the Beast

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1340885/beauty_and_the_beast_gaston/