characterization
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Characterization. Round / Flat ~ Dynamic /Static. What is a character?. A literary representation of a being (not always human), composed of personality traits, psychological dimensions, and motivations. What are character traits?. Character Types. Opposites. Opposites. Definitions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Characterization
Round / Flat ~ Dynamic /Static
What is a character?A literary representation of a being (not always human), composed of personality traits, psychological dimensions, and motivations.
What are character traits?
Character Types
Round FlatOpposites
Dynamic StaticOpposites
DefinitionsRound Character
A complex character with many character traits present. We get a
range of emotion and a well developed personality. What traits
does this character have?
DefinitionsRound Character
A complex character with many character traits present. We get a
range of emotion and a well developed personality. What traits
does this character have?
Flat CharacterA character that only displays a
single defining character trait or a set of closely related traits; a stereotypical character
– cranky old man -
DefinitionsDynamic Character
This character undergoes significant change, learns a lesson, or changes
his behavior, in the novel.
DefinitionsDynamic Character
This character undergoes significant change, learns a lesson, or changes
his behavior, in the novel.
Static CharacterA character who does not change or
develop beyond the way we first meet the character.
Conflict
Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action
in a work of literature depends.
Internal ConflictDefinition?
External ConflictDefinition?
Man vs. ManProtagonist experiences
conflict with others, especially the antagonist
External ConflictDefinition?
Man vs. ManProtagonist experiences
conflict with others, especially the antagonist
Man vs. NatureProtagonist experiences
conflict with the elements of nature
External ConflictDefinition?
Man vs. ManProtagonist experiences
conflict with others, especially the antagonist
Man vs. SocietyProtagonist experiences
conflict with society norms and expectations
Man vs. NatureProtagonist experiences
conflict with the elements of nature
External ConflictDefinition?
Man vs. ManProtagonist experiences
conflict with others, especially the antagonist
Man vs. SocietyProtagonist experiences
conflict with society norms and expectations
Man vs. NatureProtagonist experiences
conflict with the elements of nature
Man vs. TechnologyProtagonist experiences conflict
with robots or machines
Find an example of each of the following:
Round CharacterFlat Character
Dynamic CharacterStatic Character
Man vs. Self (Internal)Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas