Static and Dynamic Characters

Alice and Brianna

Static Characters

Stay the same throughout story.The character doesn’t develop.Usually not as complex.

Dynamic Characters

They change throughout story. The character develops.Usually more complex.

Examples

Sir Thomas More would be considered a static character.

Throughout A Man For All Seasons he never changes.

Never changes his opinions or lifestyle.Not necessarily a bad thing.

More Examples

Macbeth would be a dynamic character.When he murders the king his life

changes.Becomes darker and crazier.

Static vs. Dynamic

The character type only relies on the motives/personality.

Being a protagonist/antagonist has no effect on static or dynamic.

It’s simply who the character is.

Static or Dynamic? - Batman

Dynamic (His change

was his after

parents death.)

Static or Dynamic? - Cinderella

Static (She remains

Very nice/pleasant.)

Static or Dynamic? – Charlie Brown

Static (Has never

changed, ever.)

Static or Dynamic? – Frodo Baggins

Dynamic (Grows

during his

adventure.)