Tracking the character of Holden Caulfield through ‘Catcher in the Rye’

You will work in pairs to fill in the following table on Holden Caulfield for your designated chapters. I will

email you this sheet so that you can type up your findings and email it back to me for printing. Each member

of the class will receive a copy of your work. You will also be required to explain your findings to the class

in a short 5 minute presentation.

Designated chapters are: ____ ______

Partner is:

There are two methods of characterisation: Direct and Indirect. Write a definition in the spaces below.

Methods of Characterisation Examples from the Selection and what they

reveal about the characters

Indirect Characterization

The character is revealed through his or her own actions.

Examples:

Reveals:

The writer describes how the character looks and dresses

Examples:

Reveals:

The character’s private thoughts are revealed. Examples:

Reveals:

The writer reveals what other characters in the story say or think about the character.

Examples:

Reveals:

The writer shows what the character says. Example:

Reveals:

Direct characterization

The writer directly states what kind of person

the character is: sneaky, honest, evil, innocent,

and so on.

Example:

Reveals: