Static and Dynamic Character Types

StaTIC AND DYNAMIC CHARACTERS

Static and dynamic characters are a subcategory of character types. These terms are used to describe whether characters change or stay the same during a story. Change may occur gradually over time, or all at once, in an event called an "epiphany."

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Dynamic Characters

Static Characters

Dynamic characters make surprising choices and experience change during the story. Change is either physical, ethical (beliefs or behavior), or psychological (inner mindset)

Static characters do not change. Static characters essentially remain the same from the beginning to the end of the story.