What is the difference between flat and round characters? round characters are one-dimensional characters with less important story lines; flat characters are multifaceted with story lines that are essential to the plot. flat characters are one-dimensional characters with less important story lines; round characters are multifaceted with story lines that are essential to the plot. flat characters usually have complicated story lines so that they can become the hero of the plot. round characters, like the servant, often have minor story lines.

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.