Round Character Static Character Dynamic Character

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2.1.3 Flat Character

Flat characters have few but easily recognizable traits that make them stereotypical characters. In short, there are not many facets to this characters personality that are revealed to the reader. According to Roberts and Jacobs 1995, Flat character is a character with a very simple personality. Flat characters do not grow. They remain the same because they may be stupid or insensitive or lacking in knowledge or insight. They end where they begin and are static, not dynamic. But characters are not therefore worthless, for they usually highlight the development of the round characters. Stock Character Often assumed to be a flat character, a stock character is actually one who represents stereotypical personality traits which may root from culture, appearance, or situations. Such characters are very easy to identify. In this novel have flat characters; there are: Gaston Godin, Ms. Phalen, and Miss Prat.

2.1.4 Round Character

A round character is someone who has more facets to herhis personality than a flat character. This is a character that develops through the story and therefore, herhis qualities are difficult to identify completely, right up to the end. The personality of such a character is not consistent, which makes the character more realistic than others in the piece of writing. Roberts and Jacobs 1995 states, Round character is a character with a complex and realistic personality; a character whose personality changes during the course of the story; a character who grows, emotionally, due to or learns from the actions or events in the story. They recognize, change with, or adjust to circumstance. Generally, round character is the main character of a story, which may be shown in 1 an action or actions, 2 the realization of new strength and therefore the affirmation of previous decisions, 3 the acceptance of a new condition, or 4 the discovery of unrecognized truths. 8QLYHUVLWDV6 XPDWHUD8WDUD 9 Because round characters usually play a major role in a story, they are often called the hero or heroine. In this novel have round character; there is Humbert Humbert

2.1.5. Static Character

A static characters personality does not change throughout the piece of work, and save for the initial introduction; there is not much to learn about such a character. Static characters as we notice that their personalities are consistent and do not change; nor does our knowledge of these characters increase throughout. In this novel have static characters; there are: Annabel Leigh, Valeria, Charlie Holmes, Ms. Opposite, Madeleine, and The Mc. Coo s.

2.1.6. Dynamic Character

A dynamic character is someone whose personality changes through the course of writing, due to a change in the situation or the plot. This may be from weak to strong, from strong to weak, from a cheery person to a person in distress, and the like. While one would assume that a dynamic personality would be the protagonist, it is not always necessary. In this novel have dynamic character; there is Lolita.

2.1.7. Confidant