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Identifying Characters in Literature
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Objectives
Learn
to recognize types of characters and the role they play while reading a given text –
character types exist besides the protagonist and antagonist
Apply this knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of your writingSlide3
Types of Characters in Literature
Flat Character
Embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary
They are not psychologically complex characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers
Some flat characters are recognized as
stock characters
– they embody stereotypes such as the "dumb blonde" or the "mean stepfather"
They become types rather than individualsSlide4
Types of Characters in Literature
Round Character
Complex than flat characters, and often display the inconsistencies and internal conflicts found in most real people
They are more fully developed, and therefore are harder to
summarize
Dynamic Character
Undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plotSlide5
Types of Characters in Literature
Parallel
Character
Brings out the theme in a larger way; this character appears responsible for
advancing the
development of the plot
Static Character
Does not change throughout the work, and the reader’s knowledge of that character does not growSlide6
Types of Characters in Literature
The Catalyst
Character
Someone
who starts trouble, either intentionally or accidentally. The catalyst seems to bring about bad luck, or a turn for the worse for another character.
Foil Character
A character that is used to enhance another character through contrastSlide7
A
FOIL
is a person who is paired with another character to develop the other’s traits and personality by
CONTRAST
.Slide8
In fiction, a FOIL is a character who contrasts with another character
(usually the protagonist)
in order to
highlight
particular qualities of the other character. A
FOIL
usually differs drastically
.
Drastically DifferentSlide9Slide10
FOIL
in
Literature
What is the
FIRST
thing you first notice about the two characters?
What
OUTER
characteristic is most noticeable about the two characters?
What
INNER
characteristic is most noticeable about the two characters?
What is the
LAST
thing that you notice about the two characters?
How is a
FOIL
in math and a
FOIL
in Literature the same?
FOIL in MathFirstOuter InnerLastSlide11
Who is the Foil?
Usually the foil contrasts the protagonist; however, this is not always the case.
In the classic good-guy
vs
bad-guy scenario, both the hero and the villain can each be considered the other’s foil, in that each acts to show how the other behaves in certain situations.
Sidekicks often serve as foils. They can be something that the hero or villain himself is not. For example, if the hero or villain is hotheaded, the sidekick could be calm and practical.Slide12
Tom Boy
-
Girly Girl
Brains
-
Brawn
Cowardly sidekick
Evil Twin
Foolish Character
-
wise characterSlide13
Who is the
FOIL
in Twilight?
Edward
JacobSlide14
Who is the
FOIL
to Cinderella?
Cinderella
S
tep SistersSlide15
Who is the
FOIL
in the Hunger Games?
Katniss
PeetaSlide16
Who are their
FOILS
?
Antigone
Antigone
CreonSlide17
The End