 Main character (person or animal) in a story
 Not always the good guy
 character or force in conflict with main character
(protagonist)
 Not always the bad guy
 characters that undergo an important and basic change in
outlook or personality overtime
 minor character (usually) who does not undergo
substantial growth or change
 character that has a complex personality,
 very developed
 character whose personal qualities conflict with another
character
 Often the antagonist
 well meaning, clueless dad
 Brainless beauty
 Nosey/weird neighbor
 Shrew
 Over achieving brainiac
 spoiled child
 smart-mouthed butler
 gruff/grumpy old person