2. Agenda
What we are doing in class:
Discussing different types of characters
Reading Chap. 4
HAND IN:
Journal
HOMEWORK:
Finish chapter 4
Character worksheet
3. Character
Protagonist - The character the story revolves around.
Antagonist - A character or force that opposes the
protagonist. Who do you think the antagonist is?
4. Character
Minor character - Often provides support and
illuminates the protagonist.
Static character - A character that remains the same.
Mom, Dad, Lilly, Asher
5. Character
Foil - A foil is a secondary character who contrasts with
a major character
Asher -- Asher is careless; Jonas is contemplative. Jonas is
mature, and Asher is unsophisticated.
Dynamic character - A character that changes in some
important way.
6. Character Questions
Name at least 3 reasons why the community is the
antagonist. (use examples from the book)
Name at least 3 reasons why Mom, Dad, Lilly or Asher
are static characters. (use examples from the book)