{"id":22350,"date":"2021-07-27T17:31:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T17:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=22350"},"modified":"2022-03-24T19:46:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:46:48","slug":"what-is-a-dynamic-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/what-is-a-dynamic-character\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Dynamic Character?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-dynamic-character\" data-level=\"2\">What is a Dynamic Character?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-dynamic-characters-in-action\" data-level=\"3\">Dynamic Characters in Action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-are-dynamic-characters-important\" data-level=\"2\">Why Are Dynamic Characters Important?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dynamic-character-vs-round-character\" data-level=\"2\">Dynamic Character vs. Round Character<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dynamic-character-vs-static-character\" data-level=\"2\">Dynamic Character vs. Static Character<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-examples-of-dynamic-characters\" data-level=\"2\">Examples of Dynamic Characters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-write-a-dynamic-character\" data-level=\"2\">How to Write a Dynamic Character<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-step-1-create-a-character-profile\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1: Create a Character Profile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-2-interview-your-character\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2: Interview Your Character<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-3-give-them-strong-motivations\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3: Give Them strong Motivations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-4-give-them-a-character-flaw\" data-level=\"3\">Step 4: Give Them a Character Flaw<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-5-make-them-likeable\" data-level=\"3\">Step 5: Make Them Likeable<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-6-give-them-internal-conflict\" data-level=\"3\">Step 6: Give Them Internal Conflict<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-7-incorporate-try-fail-cycles\" data-level=\"3\">Step 7: Incorporate Try\/Fail Cycles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-8-escalate\" data-level=\"3\">Step 8: Escalate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have your main character, and you want them to be dynamic. What do you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dynamic character is great for readers, and can be some of the most memorable literary elements in a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what is a dynamic character, and how can you get one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\n\nIn this article, you will learn:\n\n<ol>\n\n<li>What a dynamic character is<\/li>\n\n<li>Why they are important<\/li>\n\n<li>How dynamic characters relate to a real person<\/li>\n\n<li>Some examples of dynamic characters in literature and film<\/li>\n\n<li>How you can create a complex personality with a dynamic character<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-dynamic-character\">What is a Dynamic Character?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A dynamic character is a character who changes over the course of the story.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change can be huge, it can be positive, it can be negative. In fact, there are a lot of different ways this change can go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the majority of stories out there, a dynamic character has what\u2019s called a \u201cpositive arc,\u201d where they improve in some way during the plot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s possible for characters to have a negative arc, where they end up worse off than when they started. These are more rare, but can be extremely powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are even more rare instances when a character arc might seem flat, but is actually dynamic. Take Katniss Everdeen from the <em>The Hunger Games<\/em> for example. Her moral positions and her skill remain mostly the same throughout. But her commitment to her morals, and the amount of trying situations she\u2019s been through have increased. So Katniss is still a dynamic character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> You can have dynamic characters as many different types of characters, including protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters. For now, we\u2019ll mostly talk about protagonists, but understand that everything we say can apply to virtually any character type, including a minor character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-characters-in-action\">Dynamic Characters in Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some easy ways to know if your character is dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>At the end of a story, do they feel different about something or someone?<\/strong> Generally, a dynamic character changes internally, a shift in moral values, in confidence, or other psychological ways.<\/li><li><strong>Do others see them differently?<\/strong> One way to spot a good dynamic character is that people will often view them differently. This isn\u2019t always the case (a static character can often be viewed in many ways from observing characters), but it\u2019s a good clue.<\/li><li><strong>During the story, do the situations force the character to adapt?<\/strong> A character will not change on a whim. There has to be a reason, situations that force the change to happen.<\/li><li><strong>Does the primary conflict of the story have any impact?<\/strong> Every story should have conflict. Does that conflict have any major effect on the protagonist? Does it cause them to change or view the world in a different way?<\/li><li><strong>What about external changes?<\/strong> Another good clue that a character is dynamic, is whether or not they have external changes in addition to internal ones. An external conflict could lead to an improvement in skills, but it could also be more literal, such as their style, appearance, the loss of a limb (especially if you\u2019re a Star Wars character), etc.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-dynamic-characters-important\">Why Are Dynamic Characters Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We, as humans, love to see <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growth in a character<\/a>, because that is what we all aspire for ourselves, improvement. Even when a character undergoes a negative character arc, we still look at that as a sort of warning for our own lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dynamic Characters are important for primarily the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Just as we seek for growth in our own lives, we love to see it in others. A dynamic character gives audiences that search for improvement.<\/li><li>In real life, people don\u2019t stay the same, so a dynamic character arc gives realism to your character.<\/li><li>A dynamic character can really create movement in the plot. By changing, their actions have different consequences, and therefore new things can happen in the story.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all stories <em>need<\/em> a dynamic character, per se. Characters like Sherlock and James Bond have done well without any for some time. But that said, imagine how boring Star Wars would be if Luke never learned to use the Force, never wanted to go on an adventure, and just stayed and farmed for the rest of his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We seek after dynamic characters. Even Sherlock and James Bond have seen more recent stories with character arcs in them (with BBC\u2019s <em>Sherlock<\/em> and <em>Casino Royale<\/em>, respectively), and they are widely regarded as some of the best stories with those characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, it\u2019s important to learn how to develop a dynamic character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-character-vs-round-character\">Dynamic Character vs. Round Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>dynamic character<\/strong> is a character that changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>round character<\/strong> is a character that is well-developed. They are fleshed out with a complete backstory, motivations, flaws, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not necessarily the same thing. You can have a dynamic character who changes and is not very round (maybe Anakin Skywalker?), and you can likewise have a round character who is not very dynamic (Atticus Finch, for example).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, most well-written dynamic characters are also round characters, and vice versa. But they are not the same thing, nor does a character have to be both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-character-vs-static-character\">Dynamic Character vs. Static Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, a <strong>static character<\/strong> (sometimes called a flat character) does not change during the story. They retain the same level of competence, the same values, the same personalities, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Static characters are not necessarily a bad thing. They can often act as springboards for the characters around them to interact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in <em>To Kill a Mockingbird<\/em>, Atticus Finch is a static character that facilitates the dynamic character development of his daughter, Scout. <em>She<\/em> is the dynamic character here, and Finch\u2019s static position gives her something to observe and reach for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, static characters can be introduced for comedic effect, or to throw a wrench in the plot, such as Mr. Collins in <em>Pride and Prejudice<\/em>. 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You could pick up almost any story, and you\u2019d find it there. However, there are a few that really stand out, so here are some of our favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positive Character Arcs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ebenezer Scrooge, in <em>A Christmas Carol<\/em> (the classic example)<\/li><li>Simba, in <em>The Lion King<\/em><\/li><li>Scout, in <em>To Kill a Mockingbird<\/em><\/li><li>The Beast, in <em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em><\/li><li>Han Solo, in <em>Star Wars: A New Hope<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negative Character Arcs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hamlet, in <em>Hamlet<\/em><\/li><li>Macbeth, in <em>Macbeth<\/em><\/li><li>Anakin Skywalker in <em>Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith<\/em><\/li><li>Walter White, in <em>Breaking Bad<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Side note: If you ever want a challenge in writing, try working on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com\/negative-character-arc-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">negative character arc<\/a>. They can be absolutely phenomenal when done right.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-write-a-dynamic-character\">How to Write a Dynamic Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay so we know what a dynamic character is, why they\u2019re important. So how do I get one in my story?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is our step-by-step process to create a dynamic character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-create-a-character-profile\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 1<\/span>: Create a Character Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to have a dynamic character, you need to get to know them. You can do this by creating a character profile, which lists all of the major character details, psychology, backstory, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A profile can be as simple as a few paragraphs explaining your character\u2019s history, or it can be a multi-page 10K dossier that chronicles everything about your character\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our article about creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">character profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-interview-your-character\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 2<\/span>: Interview Your Character<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different from a character profile, you can also conduct an \u201cinterview\u201d with your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a process where you write down a conversation, as if you were sitting in a room with your character and asking them questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask as many <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-development-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">questions<\/a> as you want, and it\u2019s handy to assume the character knows what you\u2019re talking about, and will not get offended at anything you say (otherwise, this mock interview can escalate real fast, depending on the character).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic exercise to discover your character. It also gives you practice at writing dialogue in their voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-social-warfare-click-to-tweet social-warfare-admin-block\"><div class=\"sw-tweet-clear\"><\/div><a class=\"swp_CTT style1\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A+dynamic+character+is+great+for+readers%2C+and+can+be+some+of+the+most+memorable+literary+elements+in+a+story.&url=https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/what-is-a-dynamic-character\/\" data-link=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A+dynamic+character+is+great+for+readers%2C+and+can+be+some+of+the+most+memorable+literary+elements+in+a+story.&url=https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/what-is-a-dynamic-character\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"sw-click-to-tweet\"><span class=\"sw-ctt-text\">A dynamic character is great for readers, and can be some of the most memorable literary elements in a story.<\/span><span class=\"sw-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<i class=\"sw swp_twitter_icon\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-give-them-strong-motivations\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 3<\/span>: Give Them strong Motivations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good motivation is one of the strongest driving forces for a character. If they aren\u2019t motivated, they won\u2019t do anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-motivation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motivation<\/a> is also a catalyst for change. If a character wants something enough, they will do whatever is necessary to get it, including changing themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, a character can often be motivated for the wrong thing, which can lead to a negative character arc in some cases, but can also lead to more positive change when your character realizes that what they thought they wanted wasn\u2019t what they truly needed, aka a dynamic character arc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-give-them-a-character-flaw\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 4<\/span>: Give Them a Character Flaw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your character is a Superman, there is no real reason for them to change. They are already perfect in every respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So give your character a flaw, something that they can overcome by the end of the novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be anything from a nervous tick, to a crushing disability. But usually it\u2019s an internal flaw, a way of thinking that gets the character into trouble, and that they will have to confront as they encounter the plot\u2019s conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-make-them-likeable\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 5<\/span>: Make Them Likeable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To balance the previous step, make sure that your character is also likeable, in addition to having a flaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having too big of a flaw, or too many flaws, can make your readers lose interest in the character. You still want the character to root for them, so make sure that there\u2019s enough redeeming qualities about your character so that readers will ignore their failings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to do this is the use the <a href=\"https:\/\/savethecat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSave the Cat\u201d method<\/a>, made famous by Blake Snyder. The idea behind this method is to show your character doing something good at the beginning of your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your readers to like a character, show them petting some puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your readers to hate a character, show them kicking some puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simple analogy, but it gets across the basic idea. Have your character do something likeable, and your readers will likewise grow fond of the character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-give-them-internal-conflict\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 6<\/span>: Give Them Internal Conflict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fantastic way to create a dynamic character is to give them internal conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to do this is to leverage your character\u2019s motivations, fears, and flaws, and have them interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your character could have two strong motivations. They could be scared of fire, but also love their baby sister more than anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you\u2019ll want to find a way for these two motivations to conflict, like have his baby sister trapped in a burning building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing this, your character will have to get over certain flaws or fears in order to save the day, creating change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, ask yourself how your characters flaws will keep them from their goals. Then use that to your advantage to instigate inner change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-7-incorporate-try-fail-cycles\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 7<\/span>: Incorporate Try\/Fail Cycles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A try\/fail cycle is where the character tries to overcome the conflict, but fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They must then try again, but as Albert Einstein said, \u201cthe definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if a character fails the first time, they must try <em>again<\/em> and do something different. This is the foundation of change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the character will have to try harder, gain more allies, try a different technique, overcome a personal obstacle, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing any of these and having your character try again will generate change in that character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend using a try\/fail cycle at least three times throughout your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-8-escalate\"><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 8<\/span>: Escalate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the story progresses, it should get bigger and bigger, with the conflict becoming more and more formidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Deepen the conflict: make it more personal to the character.<\/li><li>Widening the conflict: make the conflict even bigger.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When the conflict grows, so too must your character in order to keep up. The aforementioned try\/fail cycles are great opportunities to escalate the conflict, and demonstrate your character\u2019s growth as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dynamic Characters: Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, the writer, want one of the best results for your character, find a way to create major change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not all characters are dynamic, or need to be, it almost always helps. Each personality trait can be exploited to generate a satisfying conclusion, particularly when propelled by the plot conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you understand these principles, you\u2019ll have no problem getting a reader invested in your narrative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dynamic character is great for readers, and can be some of the most memorable literary elements in a story. But what is a dynamic character, and how can you get one? 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