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Round character
A round character is one who is capable of change and evolution throughout a story.
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Definition
A round character is a term coined by E.M. Forster and is the direct opposite of a flat character. A round character is extremely realistic, behaving and speaking in a "real life" manner. The character is complex and increases in complexity throughout the story. A round character is capable of contradiction and change with evidence of emotional and psychological development.
Examples
- Bilbo Baggins, Tolkien, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings.
- Isabel Archer, James, Henry. The Portrait of a Lady.
- Gwendolen Harleth, Eliot, George. Daniel Deronda.
- Father Rodrigues, Endo, Shusako. Silence.
Critical Debates
- {is the term contested, challenged, defined differently, etc.?}
Related Terms
flat character, stock character
References
Forster, E.M. Aspects of the Novel.
Prince, Gerald. Dictionary of Narratology.