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).