Question

Match the characters to the character types they represent. stock flat round Characters from Hamlet Types of Characters Hamlet arrowBoth Clown arrowBoth Rosencrantz arrowBoth

Answer 1

Answer:

Hamlet- Round

The Clowns- Flat

Rosencrantz- Stock

Explanation:

A round character is the one who plays a significant role in the play and is in the limelight. He can be considered as a star of the play or a novel. Mostly a round character is a round character.

From the given characters Hamlet is the round character of the play "Hamlet." He is a round character because is the centre of the play and a limelight character. And, also, he is the protagonist of the play. So, Hamlet is a round character.

A flat character is the one whose traits do not change from the beginning of the play till the end. This character do not have emotional depth. A round character is usually a two-dimensional character that lacks emotional depth.

From the given option, the Clowns or Gravediggers, are the flat character. It is because the clowns or the Gravediggers do not show any change in their character traits. They do not have any emotional depth also. So, the clowns or Gravediggers is a flat character.

A stock character is the one that can be easily recognised and accepted by the audience or reader. Just like a flat character this character does not undergo any change.

From the given options, Rosencrantz is an example of a stock character. It is because this character is easily accepted by the reader and does not undergo any major changes in the play.