ENGL101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 23: Dramatic Structure, Fiction, Fourth Wall
10 Sep 2018
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Character- refers to a person in the plot, unique qualities that make up a personality. Realistic fiction emphasizes unique individuals rather than general character types. Drama often compresses and simplifies personalities- think about it a play only has two hours typically to create a story. The advantage of portraying character in broader strokes is that you can contrast between character types adding to the drama of the story. Narrator- someone who observes and comments on the action from the sidelines and in some plays a character may address the audience directly. (narrator"s typically aren"t in dramas) Antagonist- the opponent of the main character. Hero- heroine- typically known as the protagonist of the story. Villain- typically the antagonist of the story. Minor characters or supporting roles- designed to be a foil and bring out traits and qualities of another character. Because of this people rely on shortcuts, such as stereotypes.
