Bert struggles for two months to find a new sales position.

Finally, his boss gets fed up and fires him. Example: Bert, a bumbling salesman, never takes the time to organize his files, properly record his sales, or follow up with customers. Events in the story do not alter a static character’s outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc.

Louis is always happy and easygoing whenever Sandra runs across him.Ī character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel.

Example: In a story about a teacher named Sandra Smith, Louis Dart is a janitor in her building. On the other hand, Elaine can never pass up feeding a stray kitten or puppy, and always tries to find a good home for lost or abandoned pets.ģ Flat: Flat A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change. She tells her friends and coworkers that charity and compassion have no place in society. Example: A character in a story named Elaine never cuts anybody a break. Round characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story). Presentation on theme: 'Character Types: Round, Flat, Static, Dynamic, Foil, and Stock'- Presentation transcript:ġ Character Types: Round, Flat, Static, Dynamic, Foil, and StockĢ Round: Round: A well developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits.

Flat and round characters worksheet