Character Types / Characterization

Character causing conflict for the main character.

A character who changes, usually in personality, due to story events.

A fully developed character with both positive and negative traits, resembling a real person.

A character the reader knows little about and doesn't develop much.

Main character with flaws; usually the hero.

A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

Mrs. Smith starts upset about teaching kindergarten but ends sad to leave it, indicating she is a _______________ character.

In this story, the bus driver is Al, who drives daily but doesn't engage in the plot. He is a _________________ character.

2 categories of characterization:

Keith needs to earn $100 for a field trip, but his jealous brother tries to stop him. His brother is the _____________.