Understanding Characters in Literature: Types and Development
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Plot:
author's arrangement of the events that make up a story.
Conflict:
The driving force behind many plots; outside: main character being in conflict with external forces; within: character being forced to make a difficult choice, question his values and beliefs.
Suspense:
Character:
Literature allow us to multiply that number by giving us access to the private thoughts and lives of an endless assortment of fascinating and memorable people.
Defining characters:
- Their relationship to the plot
- The degree to which they are developed
- Their growth in the course of the story
The central character of the plot is called the protagonist.
The character against whom the protagonist struggles is called the antagonist. Could be something natural. Not a human... Continue reading "Understanding Characters in Literature: Types and Development" »