Elements of Fiction - Character Protagonist – is the central figure in the story. Antagonist – is a character who is pitted against a protagonist. Foil Character - is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character. Major Character – has a significant role in the action of a story. Minor Character – a non dominating, often supporting, role in the development of the story. One Dimensional Character (Flat Character) – exhibits a single dominant quality. Three Dimensional Character – exhibits the complexity of traits associated with rational and or intentional actions.
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Elements of Fiction - Character
Protagonist – is the central figure in the story.
Antagonist – is a character who is pitted against a protagonist.
Foil Character - is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.
Major Character – has a significant role in the action of a story.
Minor Character – a non dominating, often supporting, role in the development of the story.
One Dimensional Character (Flat Character) – exhibits a single dominant quality.
Three Dimensional Character – exhibits the complexity of traits associated with rational and or intentional actions.
Chapter 8
• Identify and justify the following: • The protagonist
• The antagonist
• Foil character
• For each of the characters you identified, describe their motivation (1-2 sentences).
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