Character Development Concepts

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Character Development

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Process of change in a character over time

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Static Character

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Remains unchanged throughout the story

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Dynamic Character

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Undergoes significant internal change

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Protagonist

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Main character, often experiences the most development

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Antagonist

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Opposes the protagonist, can also develop

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Internal Conflict

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Struggle within a character, drives development

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External Conflict

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Struggle with outside forces, influences change

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Character Arc

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Path of growth or change a character undergoes

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Motivation

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Reasons behind a character's actions and development

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Foil Character

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Highlights traits of another character through contrast