11 Types of Characters in Fiction and Their Roles Explained

Protagonist = The central figure of the plot Antagonist = The character who opposes the protagonist Sidekick = Supports the protagonist and provides comic relief Foil = Character who contrasts with the protagonist to highlight their traits

Protagonist = Main character that drives the plot forward Antagonist = Creates conflict and obstacles for the protagonist Round Character = Complex with depth and emotions Flat Character = Serves a specific role without much development

Protagonist = James Bond Anti-Hero = Walter White from Breaking Bad Dynamic Character = Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol Stock Character = The Wise Old Mentor

<p>Foreshadowing Character = Hints at future events in the plot Love Interest = Adds romantic tension and subplot Comic Relief = Provides humor to lighten serious moments Mentor = Guides and advises the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Static character = Remains the same throughout the story Antihero = Heroic character lacking moral judgement Protagonist = Main character we follow in a story Antagonist = Character who primarily opposes the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sherlock Holmes = Protagonist Ocean from Ocean's 11 = Antihero Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad = Antagonist Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye = Protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Often emotionally invested in by the audience = Antihero Second-most important character in a story = Antagonist Doesn't necessarily have to be a villain = Antagonist Serves the vital function of observing the protagonist = Protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has some redeeming quality despite lacking moral judgement = Antihero Opposes the main character in a story = Antagonist Can be both protagonist and antagonist if conflict is internal = Protagonist Primarily remains unchanged throughout the story = Static character</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great Gatsby = Nick's perspective Casino Royale = Bond's character arc perspective The Martian = Surviving on Mars perspective The Catcher in the Rye = Holden Caulfield's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protagonist = Main character we follow in a story Antagonist = Character who primarily opposes the protagonist Antihero = Heroic character lacking moral judgement Static character = Remains the same throughout the story</p> Signup and view all the answers