Round and flat character

[Gabi]

I believe that the author, Rebecca Stead purposely made Sal a pretty flat character. I think she did this to let us slowly gain more and more knowledge about Sal throughout the book.

[Elizabeth]

That's true... also, his history fighting with Miranda while being her best friend adds to his mysterious quality.

[Gabi]

I haven't finished reading the book yet but I also believe he will change, causing him to be dynamic. I think that he will not remain static although I don't know much about him yet because of his flatness. Because he is a big part of the book I believe that him changing or like I said above taking on more character traits is fairly likely.

[Elizabeth]

If you haven't finished the book I won't spoil it for you :) but it is true that he will open up to his true feelings with Miranda. I guess in some ways, that can be considered a round character, because the reader is being exposed to more of his character traits and a round character is one who possesses several traits. On the other hand, he is not a dynamic character - he doesn't truly "change" at all through the story (actually, is a perceived change still counted when determining if a character is static?)

[Gabi]

Oh I just thought he would change in the way so maybe they could be friends again. But again that's an inference thanks for the help Liz I feel like I know more about the book now.

[Elizabeth]

Well maybe they do become friends again... ;) won't spoil it. No problem!

[Elizabeth]

Well maybe they do become friends again... ;) won't spoil it. No problem!