Monday, April 12, 2010

-Character Types- (this isn't for class!)

Character: Characterization is one of the five elements of fiction, along with plot, setting, theme, and writing style. A character is a participant in the story, and is usually a person, but may be any persona, identity, or entity whose existence originates from a fictional work or performance.
Characters may be of several types:

• Point-of-view character: the character by whom the story is viewed. The point-of-view character may or may not also be the main character in the story.

• Protagonist: the main character of a story

• Antagonist: the character who stands in opposition to the protagonist

• Minor character: a character that interacts with the protagonist. They help the story move along.

• Foil character: a (minor) character who has traits in aversion to the main character

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