Character Types and Analysis in Literature, Schemes and Mind Maps of English

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Character Types in

Literature

6 Characters Types

1. Protagonist (The Main Character)
2. Antagonist (Character opposing the Main Character)
3. Static or flat character
4. Dynamic/Changing character
5. Round Character
6. Antihero

Antagonist Character

● Antagonist is a character who is opposed to,

struggles against, or competes with the

protagonist (main character)

Static/Flat Character ● (^) Flat characters are not an eye-catching part of the story, but still play an important role in the flow and help the main character in his or her intention. ● (^) Someone whose character traits stay consistent throughout the work and don't really change that much ● (^) This character doesn’t have strong characteristics or doesn’t reveal much about the self. It also stays static throughout the story and feels the gap in the storyline.

Round Character

● This is the character which contributes the most in

making the story interesting and keeps the reader

confused about the person’s actual nature.

● This type of character acts subtly and changes in

the face of conflict. This character develops itself

and rather becomes complex as the story

progresses as he or she doesn’t stick to the limited

qualities.

○ (^) The Round Character can also be the Protagonist (main

Anti-Hero Character

● An antihero is a central character who lacks the

characteristics an audience associates with a

conventional hero.

○ (^) Antiheroes are ambiguous protagonists—complex characters who have a dark side.

● An anti-hero is a character who is deeply flawed,

conflicted, and often has a cloudy moral compass

—but that’s what makes them realistic, complex,

and even likeable.