Static and Dynamic Characters (Notes from 5/15)

5/15

Static & Dynamic Characters

Objective: To understand what static & dynamic characters are and which is which in “AMND.”

* All characters in a story are either dynamic or static.

Static Character: One who doesn’t undergo any significant change in character, personality, or perspective throughout the story.

• Same at the end as in the beginning.
• May have life and environment changes, but persona, confidence, and appeal stays the same.
• Heroic and charismatic characters work better as static characters.

Examples: Superman, Lisa, Sherlock Holmes, Tom Sawyer, Hannibal Lecter.

Dynamic Characters: One who undergoes a major change in character, personality or perspective throughout a story.

• Easier to write about them.
• Life transition, coming-of-age, trials and tribulations, mature, change of heart, become more likeable or unlikeable.

Example: The Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge, Harry Potter