Which term best names a character who changes due to events in the story?

• A. Static character
• B. Dynamic character
• C. Protagonist
• D. Antagonist

Answer: (B)

The idea here is how a character evolves as the story unfolds. A character who changes because of events is a dynamic character. This means they undergo a real shift in their beliefs, attitudes, or behavior as they confront conflicts, decisions, and consequences within the plot. The change is often visible in how they think about things or act differently by the end of the story, showing growth or transformation. By contrast, a static character remains essentially the same from start to finish, even if they influence the events around them. Protagonist just means the main character, and antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist; neither term inherently implies changing. So the best label for someone who changes due to what happens in the story is dynamic.