ObjectiveObjective

Focus on analyzing and identifying main characters, subordinate characters, external conflicts and internal conflicts.

Main CharactersMain Characters• Main characters • Characters around which

the plot is centered. • They are essential to the

plot and are the most important factors in the advancement of the plot.

• Main characters can be either good or evil.

• Also know as the protagonist

Subordinate CharactersSubordinate Characters• Subordinate

characters• Supporting characters• They do not

necessarily need to be in the story in order for the plot to unfold. They may not undergo any changes in the story.

• Also referred to as minor characters

CharacterizationCharacterizationDirect Characterization is when the authortells you about the character

Indirect Characterization is when the authorshows you the character

Types of CharactersTypes of CharactersCharacters can be described as the following:

DynamicRoundStaticFlat

StockFoil

Types of CharactersTypes of CharactersDynamic characters -A dynamic character is a major character in a work of fiction who encounters conflict and is changed by it. Dynamic characters tend to be more fully developed and described than flat or static, characters.

Types of CharactersTypes of CharactersRound characters – characters that tend to be more fully developed and described than flat, or static characters.

Types of CharactersTypes of Characters

Static characters -are minor characters in a work of fiction who do not undergo change or growth

in the course of a story.

Types of CharactersTypes of Characters

A flat character -is a minor character in a work of fiction who

does not undergo substantial change or growth in the course of

a story. Flat characters play a supporting role to the main

character.

Types of CharactersTypes of Characters

Stock characters -draw from widely known cultural types for

their characteristics and mannerisms, and are often used in parody. Every culture has its own set of stock characters.

Types of CharactersTypes of Characters

Foil-a character who contrasts with another character (usually the

protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other

character.

Types of CharactersTypes of CharactersOh yeah! I almost forgot about the antagonist. Antagonist is usually a main character and presents a conflict for the protagonist.

Who is Main and Who is Who is Main and Who is Subordinate?Subordinate?

Who is Main and Who is Who is Main and Who is Subordinate?Subordinate?

Alfred Harvey Dent

Batman

The Joker

Who is Main and Who is Who is Main and Who is Subordinate?Subordinate?

Molly BrownMolly Brown Jack DawsonJack Dawson

Rose DeWittRose DeWitt Caledon HadleyCaledon Hadley

External ConflictExternal Conflict• External Conflict. • A struggle between a

character and an outside force is an external conflict. The outside force may be another character. It may be the character and the community. The outside force may also be forces of nature. – Man against man– Man against nature– Man against societySometimes written asCharacter vs….

External Conflict: Man vs. Man

External Conflict: Man vs. Nature

External Conflict: Man vs. Society

Internal Conflict

• Internal Conflict. • A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict. When characters must deal with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.– Man against himself.

Internal Conflict: Man vs. Self

Conflict = Struggle

Which picture goes with which Which picture goes with which conflict?conflict?

ExternalExternal conflict conflict: conflict : conflict between character and between character and outsideoutside forceforce

– Man vs. ManMan vs. Man– Man vs. NatureMan vs. Nature– Man vs. SocietyMan vs. Society

InternalInternal conflict conflict: conflict that : conflict that takes place within the mind takes place within the mind ((internallyinternally))

– Man vs. SelfMan vs. Self