ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a flat character?
A
A character who exhibits few emotions and is not well-known by the reader.
B
A character seen exhibiting many emotions who becomes well-known by the reader.
C
The character who remains the same throughout the course of the story.
D
A character who undergoes a significant internal change throughout the course of a story
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flat characters are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work. By contrast, round characters are complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flat characters, often called stock characters, never deviate from their rather simple traits. They are the opposite of “round characters” who have complex personalities and change throughout the course of a story. These characters are often used to support main characters in a story.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Well then, “What is a flat character?” you ask? A flat character is a two-dimensional minor character that lacks both a backstory and any real depth. An uncomplicated, unchanging flat character might have a short-lived role in the story, or may provide an archetypal presence that readers will instantly recognize.

Detailed explanation-5: -Doctor Watson From Sherlock Holmes His main trait is his loyalty. While the reader does learn details of Watson’s life throughout the books, he is easily characterized as a loyal friend.

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