Methods of Characterization Flat Characterization

A character who has one or two sides, representing one or two traits—often a stereotype.

Example: Like nerdy science professor Professor Klump in The Nutty Professor

Round Characterization

A character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality

Example: Like Phoebe on Friends

Dynamic Characterization

A character who experien-ces an essential change in personality or attitude.

Example: Stitch, from Lilo andStitch

Static Characterization

A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented.

Example: Mustafa in The Lion King