Understanding Character Development in Fiction

What is a key aspect of characters in stories similar to real people?

• They cannot change over time

• They only exist in fictional settings

• They have the capacity to change and grow

• They do not interact with other characters

Why is it important to observe how characters react to events in stories?

• To focus only on the main character

• To understand character development

• To learn about the author's life

• To predict the story's ending

What type of character is Prince Zuko in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'?

• Minor character

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist only

• Static character

What does the cabbage merchant in 'Avatar' symbolize?

• Change and growth

• Dynamic development

• Static, unchanging nature

• Heroic qualities

How does Oscar initially feel about telling his friends he's going to the symphony?

• Excited and proud

• Angry and rebellious

• Ashamed and hesitant

• Indifferent and unbothered

What event significantly changes Oscar's perspective on the symphony?

• His friends' approval

• Attending the symphony

• Winning a soccer match

• A conversation with his coach

What realization does Oscar have after attending the symphony?

• He can enjoy multiple interests

• Classical music is not for him

• He should quit the soccer team

• His friends were right about him

What is a dynamic character?

• A character with a single, unchanging trait

• A background character with no development

• A character that changes throughout the story

• A character that does not change

How can one identify a dynamic character in a story?

• By their static nature

• Through their lack of interaction

• By their consistent behavior

• By observing their changes and choices

What does Oscar's change of heart about the symphony teach us about identity?

• It should be influenced by peers

• It is determined only by personal interests

• It is fixed and unchangeable

• It can be multifaceted and diverse