Character Roles and Importance in Stories

Professor Renata Castilho discusses narrative structure, focusing on character roles. She explains the classification of characters into primary, secondary, and tertiary categories. Primary characters include protagonists, around whom the story revolves, and antagonists, who oppose them. Secondary characters support the main narrative, while tertiary characters have minimal impact. The session concludes with an invitation for questions.

What is the main focus of the narrative structure discussed in the video?

• The setting of the story

• The plot development

• The theme of the story

• The importance of characters

How are characters classified based on their importance in the story?

• Main, supporting, and minor

• Primary, secondary, and tertiary

• Lead, co-lead, and extras

• Major, minor, and background

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• A background character

• The character around whom the story revolves

• A secondary character

• The character who opposes the hero

What role does the antagonist play in a story?

• Supports the protagonist

• Creates obstacles for the protagonist

• Is a secondary character

• Is a background character

Can there be more than one protagonist in a story?

• No, there can only be one protagonist

• Yes, there can be multiple protagonists

• Only in short stories

• Only in non-fiction

What is the role of secondary characters in a story?

• They are the main focus of the story

• They complement the story and support the main characters

• They are not important to the story

• They are the antagonists

Who is an example of a secondary character in the Flash narrative?

• Barry

• Cisco

• The antagonist

• A background character

What is the significance of tertiary characters in a story?

• They appear briefly and have minimal impact

• They have a significant impact on the plot

• They are the antagonists

• They are the main focus of the story

How are tertiary characters typically presented in a film?

• As main characters

• As part of the background or crowd

• As the protagonist

• As the antagonist

What should students do if they have questions after the lesson?

• Ask in the chat

• Wait until the next class

• Look up the answers themselves

• Email the teacher