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The purpose of the foil character is to emphasize the traits of the main character by contrast.

Static Character - static characters do not change they are the same person at the end of the story as they were at the beginning.įoil Character - a foil character is in most ways opposite to the main character. They serve as necessary elements in plot or as elements of the setting.ĭynamic Character - a dynamic character is one who changes by the end of the story, learning something that changes him or her in a permanent way. Flat Character - we know very little about a flat character flat characters are not meant to serve as main characters. Round Character - a round character is fully developed, meaning we know lots about the character readers may even be able to anticipate the actions of a round character if the characterization is well done and consistent. Presentation on theme: "Identifying the Elements of Literature: Character"- Presentation transcript:ġ Identifying the Elements of Literature: CharacterĪ character is a person or sometimes an animal or other being in a story (short story, novel, play, poem, movie, etc.).ģ Types of Characters Round Flat Dynamic Static Foil Protagonist