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Character types.

Definition

Categories used to classify characters based on their complexity and role in a story. The main types include protagonist (main character), antagonist (opposing force), flat (one-dimensional), round (complex), static (unchanging), and dynamic (changing).

Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 Protagonist: Harry Potter is the main character driving the story
  • 2 Antagonist: Voldemort opposes the protagonist's goals
  • 3 Flat/static character: A background character like a shopkeeper who appears briefly and doesn't change
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