Which term describes a character who stays the same over time?

• A. Static characters
• B. Dynamic characters
• C. Flat characters
• D. Round characters

Answer: (A)

In literature, you look at how a character changes—or doesn’t—over the course of a story. A character who stays the same over time is described as static. That means their personality, beliefs, and attitudes remain consistent from beginning to end, even when events around them change.

The opposite idea is dynamic: a character who undergoes a meaningful internal shift as a result of the plot. Another distinction is between flat and round characters. Flat characters are simple, with limited traits and little development, while round characters are complex and well-developed, often showing more depth. But staying the same over time is specifically what static describes.

So, a character who remains constant in behavior and outlook throughout the story fits the term static.