![]() ![]() Hadley discussing how Wendy was believed to have changed the images on the nursery room walls so that she and Peter would not get into trouble for conjuring Africa. Peter and Wendy Hadley clearly have more dimension to them than what we, as readers, can see. Unfortunately, we have to learn everything about their children through them, and their brief interactions with them. Hadley interact, as we can see their dialog. In “The Veldt” we learn about the characters in different ways. Hadley, and does not allow us to see any dialog between their children without them present. Ray Bradbury’s short story “The Veldt” for example, is considered to be a third person limited perspective. Perspective ties in the point of view of the story. ![]() Dynamic characters however tend to change over the course of the narrative, and experience some form of character development at some point. These elements of character can help to make the message of the story stronger, especially when the characters become relatable. Static characters tend to stay the same throughout the story and do not experience character development. A flat character is “two dimensional” and is far less realistic to the audience. Their personalities tend to remind the reader of themselves or someone that they may know. Round characters are “three dimensional” and tend to more realistic. Characters can be either round, flat, static or dynamic. Character and perspective are both important elements for narrative structure, or the representation of a story. ![]()
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