Flat+Character

**FLAT CHARACTER**

**Definition** A flat character is a minor character in a work of fiction who does not undergo substantial change or growth in the course of a story. Also referred to as "two-dimensional characters" or "static characters," flat characters play a supporting role to the main character, who as a rule should be round.


 * Literary Examples**



Cinderella's stepmother is the typical "evil stepmother" who is arrogant and mean. Her only purpose in the story is to mistreat Cinderella, the sweet and beautiful protagonist. She does not go through any internal or external change throughout the entire book.
 * The Stepmother from ** **//Cinderella //** **by Hans Christian Andersen **

**Cinematic Examples **



Gollum is definitely a flat character because he obsesses over only one thing, the recovery of the ring, throughout the entire movie. He does not learn any lessons and does not change at all.
 * Gollum in ** **Lord of the Rings **

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"DVD Review: Cinderella III - A Twist in Time - Monsters and Critics." Entertainment and World News on Monsters and Critics. Web. 02 Mar. 2010. . "Flat Character -- Definition of Flat Character for Writers." About Creative Writing -- Creative Writing Advice. Web. 01 Mar. 2010. . "Hobbitalk - Hobbit-o-pedia." Hobbitalk - home. Web. 02 Mar. 2010. .

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