ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A round character is nuanced and well thought-out. They usually play an important role in the story. They are written specifically so audiences can pay attention to them for a specific reason. Flat characters, on the other hand, are more like window dressing. They are two-dimensional and lack nuance.

Detailed explanation-2: -A flat character is one that lacks complexity in several facets. The two-dimensional character’s journey is often described as having a flat arc, meaning they don’t change from the beginning of the story to the end. They also usually lack complex personality traits.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, a supervillain may be a round character that doesn’t undergo personal changes by the end of the story, making them static. Similarly, a bully in a story about a high school may be a minor flat character who stops teasing others and befriends them instead, making them a dynamic character.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flat Character-a character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.