
Also, “a static and undeveloped character of two dimensions” (Knorr and Schell 165). Flat/Minor: a character(s) who helps readers better understand another character, usually the protagonist.Antagonist: opponent or enemy of the protagonist (Tom Buchanan).Protagonist: the main or central character, the hero (Gatsby).Note that the characters in the novel are more complex than what I simply state here, and that Gatsby faces other antagonists-such as class, bourgeois snobbery, and the progression of time itself. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby for examples of character types. You may recall from your literature classes that characters can be “flat” or “round,” and likewise, “minor” or “major.” A character also may be a protagonist or antagonist. They provide an overview of character archetypes and tools to aid in character building. These resources discuss character creation and development in fiction writing. Writing Letters of Recommendation for Students.
