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Protagonist main character

This analysis delves into the intricacies of protagonist and antagonist characteristics within narrative structures. We explore physical, mental, moral, and behavioral traits, contrasting motivations and roles. The study examines dynamics of change, static versus dynamic characters, and how these elements influence plot progression. Key themes include exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution, as well as narrative perspectives. Through this exploration, we aim to reveal how character development shapes the overall story and resonates with audiences.

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Protagonist main character

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  1. Protagonistmain character

  2. Traitscharacteristics • Physical • Mental • Moral • behavioral

  3. antagonist • Differences

  4. motivations • Primary motivation • Is it reasonable? • Does he/she fully understand the motivations?

  5. Dynamic ( round) • Is the protagonist • changed? • Or • tested • by the events of the story?

  6. Static (flat ) • Fixed character • Stock character

  7. settings • Time—when • Place (space)—where • Atmosphere Mood • Backdrop context

  8. settings • External reality • Internal reality (personality)

  9. Plot • Exposition • Rising action • Conflicts • Complication • Suspense

  10. Foreshadowing • Crisis • Climax • Falling action • Conclusion • Denouement • Resolution • revelation

  11. Chronological order • In medias res • (in the middle of things) • Flashback • Retrospect

  12. Point of View • Narrative perspective • Narrator a Participant (first person) • 1. a major character • 2. a minor character

  13. Narrator a nonparticipant (third person) • 1. all knowing --- omniscient • 2. seeing into one major character • 3. seeing into one minor character • 4. objective – fly on the wall

  14. Stream of consciousness • Interior monologue

  15. theme • General idea or insight the entire story reveals

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