Conflict And Character

Usually the main character who is the focus of the reader's attention. Often changes in some way.

A character who opposes the main character. Typically known as the "bad guy". A character who struggles against the main character.

This character takes part in the events but is not the main focus of the story. Often helps the reader learn about the main character.

Very few personality traits are revealed about this character. The reader does not know a lot about this character.

This character is fully developed. The author reveals many details about this characters features, behaviors and personality.

This character does not change thoughout the story.

This character changes in some way throughout the course of the story.

The art of creating and developing a character.

The writer states a character's traits. He/She will tell a reader DIRECTLY what the character is like and what to expect.

The author present you with information about a character, but allows a reader to make his or her won conclusions. The reader determines a character's traits through their behavior and actions.

A struggle with a force outside one's self.

a struggle within one's self; a person must make some decision, overcome pain, quiet their temper, resist an urge

(physical) The leading character struggles with his physical strength against other men, forces of nature, or animals.

(classical) The leading character struggles against fate,, or the circumstances of life facing him/her.

(social) The leading character struggles against ideas, practices, or customs of other people.

(psychological) The leading character struggles with himself/herself; with his/her own soul, ideas of right or wrong, physical limitation, choices, etc.

A character struggles with the elements of nature.