Characters in Novels

A character can be any person, a figure, an inanimate object, or animal.

• False

• True

Someone in whom the main character confides

• foil

• confidante

• antagonist

• dynamic

This character changes during the course of a novel or a story. This change in character or his/her outlook is permanent.

• static

• round

• dynamic

• foil

This character remains the same throughout the whole story. Even the events in the novel do not change character’s outlook, perceptions, habits, personality, or motivations.

• dynamic

• round

• flat

• static

An opponent of the protagonist or the main character.

• antagonist

• villian

• nemesis

• developing character

A character, who creates the action of the plot and engages readers, arousing their empathy and interest. The story revolves around this character.

• confidante

• hero

• antagonist

• protagonist

These characters are well-developed and complex figures in a story. They are more realistic, and demonstrate more depth in their personalities.

• flat

• round

• developed

• dynamic

Thsi character types does not change during a story. Also, he or she usually only reveals one or two personality traits.

• 2d

• flat

• static

• undeveloped

This character is a flat character that is instantly recognisable by readers. Like a flat character, the character does not undergo any development throughout the story.

• stereotypical

• stock

• protagonist

• static

Shows things that reveal the personality of a character.

• Explicit characterisation

• Direct characterisation

• Implicit characterisation

• Indirect characterisation