Elements of Complex Characters

What does it mean when a character in a story is dynamic?

• They are simple and not very complex

• They do not change at all in the story

• They show many different qualities, both good and bad

• They are completely good or completely bad

What makes dynamic characters seem real and interesting?

• They never change

• Only their conflicts with others

• Their personal challenges, like tough choices or feelings

• They always want the same thing

How do dynamic characters change throughout their story?

• They become simpler.

• They don't grow or change.

• They go through big changes, like in their feelings, thoughts, or morals.

• It gets harder to understand their desires and goals.

How does knowing a character's past affect how we see them?

• It doesn't change anything about their story

• It makes them seem simpler

• It makes them harder to understand

• It helps us feel for them and explains why they do things

Why are dynamic characters not simply good or bad?

• They do not change

• They have no personality

• They always do what you expect

• They show both good and bad traits or have mixed reasons for what they do

How do supporting characters usually impact the journey of a main character who changes throughout the story?

• They don't affect the main character's growth

• They're just background characters and don't do much

• They can spark change, by offering help or challenges

• They take the spotlight, making the main character less interesting

How is a dynamic character's growth different from a static character's consistency?

• Dynamic characters are always the main characters, while static characters are not

• Static characters change more than dynamic characters

• Dynamic characters go through internal changes, while static characters stay the same

• There's no difference; both types of characters can change in a story

Name 1 DYNAMIC character and briefly explain how they are complex and change.