Types of Characters in a Story

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Major characters

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Characters who play a major role in the story, usually the main focus of the plot, and have a significant impact on the outcome. They often undergo an important change by the end of the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Minor characters

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Characters who appear in the story but do not play a significant role in the plot. They may appear briefly or occasionally and typically do not undergo significant development or change.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Supporting characters

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Characters who play a secondary but important role in the story. They may provide support, advice, or guidance to the major characters and can add humor, drama, or tension to the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Herman in 'Found in Mail Room'

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A major character who is a caring and curious letter carrier. He undergoes a significant change due to his interactions with Marie.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Emilio in 'Found in Mail Room'

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A minor character who is a kind boss to Herman. He helps Herman discover the postcard and sends him off to deliver it.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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Marie in 'Found in Mail Room'

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A major character who is a cranky, elderly woman. She becomes kinder after Herman delivers her postcard, relieving her of guilt.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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Lacy in 'Found in Mail Room'

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A minor character who appears only as a memory. Her backstory and message have a large effect on Marie.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Robert in 'Found in Mail Room'

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A minor character who appears as a memory. He provides context to the story as a source of conflict between Lacy and Marie.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3