Character - What is Content?

1 - Social and Cultural Identity

2 - Psychological Depth

3 - Moral and Ethical Stance

4 - Objective and Conflict

5 - Transformation and Arc

Character - What is Content?

1 - Social and Cultural Identity

• Background
• ​Race
• Gender
• Social Class
• ​Historical Context

2 - Psychological Depth

3 - Moral and Ethical Stance

4 - Objective and Conflict

5 - Transformation and Arc

Character - What is Content?

1 - Social and Cultural Identity

2 - Psychological Depth

• Strengths
• ​Weaknesses
• Desires
• Flaws​

3 - Moral and Ethical Stance

4 - Objective and Conflict

5 - Transformation and Arc

Character - What is Content?

1 - Social and Cultural Identity

2 - Psychological Depth

3 - Moral and Ethical Stance

• Vehicles of Ethical Inquiry
• Representation of Vice
• Representation of Virtue
• Representation of Moral Ambiguity

4 - Objective and Conflict

5 - Transformation and Arc

Character - What is Content?

1 - Social and Cultural Identity

2 - Psychological Depth

3 - Moral and Ethical Stance

4 - Objective and Conflict

• Objectives
• Obstacles

5 - Transformation and Arc

Character - What is Content?

1 - Social and Cultural Identity

2 - Psychological Depth

3 - Moral and Ethical Stance

4 - Objective and Conflict

5 - Transformation and Arc

Change reflecting Psychological Depth & Moral and Ethical Stances interacting with Objective and Conflict

Character - Structure

1 - Protagonist vs. Antagonist

2 - Static  vs Dynamic Characters

3 - Flat vs Round Characters

4 - Foil Characters

5 - Symbolic and Allegorical Roles

Character - Structure

1 - Protagonist vs. Antagonist
The protagonist drives the central action, while the antagonist opposes them, creating conflict.

2 - Static  vs Dynamic Characters

3 - Flat vs Round Characters

4 - Foil Characters

5 - Symbolic and Allegorical Roles

Character - Structure

1 - Protagonist vs. Antagonist

2 - Static  vs Dynamic Characters
Static characters remain unchanged, while dynamic characters evolve throughout the narrative.

3 - Flat vs Round Characters

4 - Foil Characters

5 - Symbolic and Allegorical Roles

Character - Structure

1 - Protagonist vs. Antagonist

2 - Static  vs Dynamic Characters

3 - Flat vs Round Characters
Flat characters are simple and one-dimensional, whereas round characters are complex and nuanced.

4 - Foil Characters

5 - Symbolic and Allegorical Roles

Character - Structure

1 - Protagonist vs. Antagonist

2 - Static  vs Dynamic Characters

3 - Flat vs Round Characters

4 - Foil Characters
These characters contrast with the protagonist to highlight their traits and motivations.

5 - Symbolic and Allegorical Roles

Character - Structure

1 - Protagonist vs. Antagonist

2 - Static  vs Dynamic Characters

3 - Flat vs Round Characters

4 - Foil Characters

5 - Symbolic and Allegorical Roles
Some characters serve as symbols, embodying abstract ideas or thematic elements.