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Character 등장인물 Characters are the individuals who drive the story and play different roles. Readers come to know the characters through what they say, what they think, and how they act. Literary Focus Characters in novels can be classified in various ways. Use examples from Harry Potter (by J.K. Rowling). Protagonist -The main character -The hero or the good guy/girl -Has the problem that needs to be solved Round character -Possesses both good and bad traits -Not easily defined due to the wealth of details known about them -Realistic, life-like, and well-developed in nature Antagonist -The main character’s enemy -The villain or the bad guy/girl -Stands in the way of the protagonist solving the problem Flat character -Fulfills a specific role or function within a story -Often represents a typical figure -Contributes to the narrative without extensive character development Protagonist vs. Antagonist Round Character vs. F l at Character Harry Potter Harry Potter Voldemort Dudley Dursley Harry’s cousin Q. Think of your favorite novel and write who the protagonist and the antagonist are. My favorite novel: Protagonist: Antagonist: 66 I LESSON 3 Novel