Cases of abuse and violence are often not reported because the victims are scared, or the victims are ashamed. These are the two most important reasons. Also, consider that they may feel worthless, and do not think that anyone will listen. And there is learned helplessness that comes into the equation after a very long amount of time of such abuse and violence, so the victims simply accept that this is the way it's supposed to be, they deserve it, and nothing will ever help them, because this is the way it's supposed to be.
I mean you may be physically free but mentally captured. For example, you work at a restaurant and you are free to leave whenever you want, but your boss treats you badly. He's always in your head and thoughts because you know that if you don't please him he might fire you and you need your job. Another example could also be that you are physically healthy but mentally ill. For example: You may have multiple personalities and even though you don't have a wounded leg or arm you are internally enslaved to the other personalities which tell you what to do. These are just a few examples of how you can be physically free and at the same mind enslaved.
When the soldier from the battle comes in and informs the king about how Macbeth decapitated Macdonwald and put his head upon a pike
Answer:
A static character does not undergo any major changes within a story. A dynamic character will undergo major transitions.
Explanation:
For example: main characters are always dynamic as their purpose is to experience some sort of life changing event. Character development is happening and the character is growing.
A static character can be compared to a a secondary character, usually someone who helps the main character achieve previously mentioned life changing event or growth.