The most central elements of any story, be it a novel, a film, a TV series, or a stage play, are its characters.They are the drivers of the story. They drive the content, they drive the conflict, and they provide the points of view. There are two requisite types of characters—dynamic characters and static characters. Dynamic characters are those who undergo notable internal (personal) changes throughout the course of a story. By that definition, static characters are those who refuse to change.What is a Static Character?A static character is a type of character in any story or narrative that remains essentially the same at the end as they were in the beginning. Their personality, their beliefs, and their outlook don’t go through any change, and there is no personal development in their journey.It sounds potentially awful, doesn’t it? If characters are the “drivers” of their story, what good are they if they remain “static”? It sounds too simple—almost boring.But there is another side to their story—their usefulness. That’s right! These Immutable creatures can be quite useful with all their static glory. Before we explore how, let’s see what their characteristics are. 'To Kill a Mockingbird'Credit: Universal PicturesCharacteristics/Traits of Static CharactersBehavioral ConsistencyTheir fundamental behavioral and other personality traits remain consistent throughout the story and never undergo any change.Lack of Personal GrowthJust like their outer shell, their inner personality—their beliefs, prejudices, virtues and vices, and their core values—never undergo any transformation. They remain consistent in representing particular ideas and values.Supporting RoleMany times,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - 6 days ago