Stranger Things Character
Character | Information |
Joyce Byers | Major or Minor Character? Major character Stereotype? Working class, single mum, scatty and all over the place, reverted roles with her son Jonathan, struggling to perform typical mum roles whilst getting ready for work Characteristics? Unorganised, untidy, stressed, loving, caring, sociable Contribution to Narrative? Mother to missing boy Will Byers, drives the story as how she actively searches for will, pestering neighbours, friends and police for their help, strong minded |
Jim Hopper | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Slobbish, american policeman, untidy, drinks lots of beer and smokes cigarettes Characteristics? Slob, lonely, independant, unorganised, discreetly proud, only cares for his appearance to allude that he actually, struggling mentally, wants to do the right thing, puts others before himself Contribution to Narrative? Focus on the crime, creates a bond with Joyce as she relies on him and his belief in her case |
Mike Wheeler | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Strong leader, tunnel minded, older for his age, talks back and argues his point with parents Characteristics? Strong leader, organised, loyal, tunnel minded, older for his age, enjoys being the more intellectual, mature friend Contribution to Narrative? He is one of the boy group, ties the group together when searching for Will, proactive in his activities and controls the group |
Dustin Henderson | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Gets bullied, cute innocent and funny, doesn’t care about his appearance, breaks representation with his disability Cleidocranial dysostosis Characteristics? Funny, innocent, intelligent, takes things in his stride, cute, optimistic, often the peacemaker between to two other conflicting boys, open minded Mike and skeptical lucas. Calm and level headed to new things Contribution to Narrative? Adds comedic relief to the seriousness of the themes, seems to always strive to do what he feels like is the right thing |
Lucas Sinclair | Major or Minor Character? major Stereotype? Young black boy in a largely white community so sen to be defensive due to the time ST is set in, curious pre teen who has his guard up, pessimistic, cool and cares for his appearance Characteristics? Cheeky, devious, potty mouthed, inquisitive, pessimistic, likes to keep his circle close but to look cool Contribution to Narrative? |
Will Byers | Major or Minor Character? MAJOR Stereotype? Nerdy, weedy boy who values honestly, loyalty and truth Characteristics? Nerdy, weedy boy who values honestly, loyalty and truth Contribution to Narrative? He is the reason for the main narrative as he goes missing |
Eleven | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Jonathan Byers | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Unpopular tenager, acts mysterious, deep and mysterious as he's into photography. Grungey fashion Characteristics? Atypical teenager, domestically skilled and caring for his younger brother and mum who evidently can’t perform these roles. Protective and strives to do right, ties to keep strong for others around him but struggles to keep himself right Contribution to Narrative? |
Nancy Wheeler | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Goody two shoes,classic gril girl who focuses on her studies and does a shes told. Has a few close friends, not a big cirlce. Characteristics? Nancy is hyper-intelligent and studious, having a high GPA and studying vigorously for tests. However, after entering a relationship with Steve she became more rebellious, lying and participating in activities she most likely wouldn't have done otherwise. While her actions were being influenced by her new “friends”, she still remained kind, sympathetic, and studious. She is strong, determined and proct Contribution to Narrative? |
Steve Harrington | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Barbara Holland | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Benny Hammond | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Mr Clarke | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Benny Hammond | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Connie Frazier (Social Worker) | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
The Scientists | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Ted Wheeler | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
Karen Wheeler | Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative? |
