Question

Why is the antagonist typically a static character?

A.
Static characters are round, which makes them fight the protagonist.
B.
Static characters are always flat, and antagonists are always flat too.
C.
Static characters and antagonists are always the bad guys.
D.
Static characters don't change, so the antagonist can stay being "the bad guy" throughout the story.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

The static characteres don´t evolve or undergo changes in their main characteristics, so they behave in the same way throughout the story.

The antagonist causes conflict to the protagonist and it´s opposite, are the negative characteristics that aren´t modified in the story.

Therefore, the antagonist can be considered a static character because option D. Static characters don´t change, so the antagonist can stay being "the bad guy" throughout the story.