Protagonist vs Antagonist In most stories there will be a protagonist and an antagonist Most of the time the protagonist and antagonist will both be one person but sometimes there can be more than one protagonistantagonist ID: 716944
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Character Types
Learning about character types through fairy talesSlide2
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
In most stories, there will be a
protagonist
and an
antagonist
.
Most of the time, the protagonist and antagonist will both be one person, but sometimes, there can be more than one protagonist/antagonist –
or
, a group can serve the role of the protagonist/antagonist. For example, in
The Outsiders
, we talked about how The
Socs
(a group) were the antagonist.Slide3
The Protagonist
The central (main) character of the story
The person on whom the action centers or who pushes the action forward
Attempts to accomplish or overcome something
Usually
dynamic
(we will come back to this)
Usually seen as a good person:
the hero or heroine
(but not
always!!
)Slide4
Examples of Protagonist
Who is was the
protagonist
in…
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
The Outsiders
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”
“The Cinder-Maid”
Other examples?Slide5
The Antagonist
Character or force that keeps the protagonist from fulfilling the action or overcoming the conflict
Wants something that is in opposition to what the protagonist wants
Usually seen as the bad guy or villain
Can be static or dynamicSlide6
Examples of Antagonist
Who is was the
antagonist
in…
The Outsiders
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”
“The Cinder-Maid”
Other examples?Slide7
Static vs. Dynamic Characters
In literature, all characters are either
static
or
dynamic.
You may have heard these character types described as either flat or round characters.
Dynamic
characters undergo a significant internal change from the beginning to end of the story.
Static
characters do not undergo this change.Slide8
Dynamic (“Round”) Characters
Undergoes an important, internal change throughout the story
Comes to some sort of realization that permanently changes the character
The change occurs because of events in the storySlide9
Static (Flat) Character
Remains the same throughout the story
Although something may happen to the character, it doesn’t cause the character to change permanently
Minor characters are usually staticSlide10
“Successful” Static + Dynamic Characters
Most people will say that all protagonists must be dynamic characters. However, this is not always true.
Most
, but not all, protagonists will undergo a permanent internal change in the story (dynamic)
However, there are also some examples of “successful” protagonists who stay the same (static) throughout the story.
http://timvandevall.com/static-characters-dynamic-characters/
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Dynamic or Static??
Eddie in
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Ponyboy
in
The Outsiders
Cherry in
The Outsiders
Two Bit Matthews in
The Outsiders
Cinder-Maid
The Stepmother in “The Cinder-Maid”
The Queen in “Snow White”Slide12
Stock (Stereotype) Characters
Stock characters are stereotypical characters. Certain character types show up often in literature, movies, and television and are easily recognized and understood by audiences. They are widely used characters with similar traits.Slide13
Stock Characters in Fairy Tales
The Damsel in Distress:
A young (usually beautiful) girl who is in some sort of trouble and must be saved (usually by a prince).
The Fairy Godmother:
A protective figure who helps the protagonist.
The Evil Stepmother
: Usually stepmother to a female protagonist. The stepmother is jealous of or cruel to the protagonist in some way.Slide14
Stock Characters in Fairy Tales
The Evil Wizard or Wicked Witch:
Usually puts a curse on the protagonist or tricks them.
Prince Charming:
The handsome man. He probably saves the Damsel in Distress. He is good and virtuous.
The Sidekick:
This person is not the same as a Fairy Godmother, but is usually the best friend or helper of the protagonist or another character in the story.Slide15
Examples of Stock Characters
The Damsel in Distress:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPX2PKDnek4
The Fairy Godmother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_-KwciX-UQ
The Evil Stepmother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6SdCDpvTnw
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Examples of Stock Characters:
Evil Wizard/Wicked Witch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0fWYtwvrww
Prince Charming:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV1blh5H_aI
The Sidekick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzLEjzvygYE
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