Short Fiction: Society & History Context

His indecision about avenging his father's death.

His love-hate relationship with Ophelia.

His jealousy of Laertes' fencing skills.

His anger towards his mother for remarrying.

By showing Okonkwo's tragic downfall as he fails to adapt to imposed colonial changes.

Through illustrating Unoka’s embrace of Christianity as a means for personal growth.

By depicting Nwoye’s rejection of Western education despite societal pressures.

Through Ezinma's decision to adhere strictly to traditional Igbo customs against her interests.

A character's values and beliefs remain unchanged throughout the story

A character suddenly develops superhuman abilities after being exposed to a radioactive substance

A character gradually overcomes their fear of heights through repeated exposure

A character gradually becomes more optimistic after experiencing personal growth

The setting prompts the character to develop an inexplicable fear of snow.

The character experiences little to no change, as modern amenities negate the effects of weather.

The character frequently engages in festive, communal activities to celebrate the season.

The character may become more resilient or resourceful due to the challenging conditions.

Flat character

Stock character

Dynamic character

Round character

Springtime consistently makes protagonists relocate as they desire warmer climates permanently.

The protagonist experiences renewal or new beginnings after enduring hardship.

The protagonist discovers an allergy that alters daily activities but doesn't affect deep personal growth.

Characters find unexpected wealth with spring festivals boosting local economies drastically.

Escape from reality

Patriotism

Wealth disparity

Self-awareness

His fortune is depicted as entirely positive, reinforcing Victorian ideals without challenging Pip internally.

The sudden wealth highlights Pip's moral decline followed by self-awareness leading to his maturation process.

The wealth simply propels Pip into higher social circles without affecting his core personality traits or values.

The focus on financial gain diminishes Pip's complexity by reducing him to materialistic pursuits only.

It typically concludes the narrative arc without leading to further developments in the story.

It introduces new characters without significantly altering the trajectory of the protagonist.

It can redefine the reader's understanding of the character and trigger changes in their behavior.

It primarily provides background information without affecting plot or character development.

It serves as comic relief in serious narratives by providing lighthearted moments.

It marks a sudden moment of realization that can lead to personal growth or change.

It acts as exposition by giving detailed backgrounds that shape characters' personalities.

It introduces new subplots that complicate the main narrative arc for characters.