Character Analysis Essentials

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*Front:* Definition of Character Analysis

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of traits, roles, and motivations

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*Front:* Purpose of Character Analysis

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character's impact on story

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*Front:* Direct Characterization

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explicitly describes character

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*Front:* Indirect Characterization

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traits revealed through actions, dialogue

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*Front:* Protagonist

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character, central to the story

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*Front:* Antagonist

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the protagonist, creates conflict

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*Front:* Dynamic Character

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significant change

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*Front:* Static Character

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unchanged throughout the story

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*Front:* Round Character

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multi-dimensional personality

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*Front:* Flat Character

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one-dimensional, lacks depth