Week 4 Character Types and Traits

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Primary Characters

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Main characters who appear in many scenes and are central to the story.

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Secondary Characters

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Supporting characters who appear less often and have a smaller role.

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Dynamic Character

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A character who changes throughout the story, often making them a good main character.

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Round Character

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A significant character who shows the ability to change from the start. They can be either good or bad.

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Static Character

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A character who stays the same throughout the story. Often, these are minor characters or villains.

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Stock Character

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A typical character with a fixed set of traits, like a stereotype.

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Symbolic Character

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A character who represents a larger concept or theme, often guiding the audience to think about bigger ideas.

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Physiological Traits

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Physical characteristics like height, hair color, age, and any physical defects.

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Sociological Traits

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Background information such as where the character grew up, their family, friends, likes, dislikes, religion, and life experiences.

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Psychological Traits

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Mental and emotional characteristics like attitude, temperament, ambitions, and how they interact with others.