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CharacterizationCharacterizationWho is that guy?
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1. Characterization1. CharacterizationDefinition – Characterization is
the way writers develop characters or show their personality in a story
Two types –◦Direct Characterization◦Indirect Characterization
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2. Direct Characterization2. Direct CharacterizationMeaning – when the writer simply
tells the reader what a character is like
Example◦Sherlock Holmes is clever and
resourceful.◦Dracula is an evil vampire.
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Direct CharacterizationDirect Characterization
Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both at the game.”
The author is telling us that the boy is patient and the girl is kind.
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Direct CharacterizationDirect CharacterizationHow does direct characterization
help make a story better? It seems to me that direct
characterization helps to make a story better because…
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3. Indirect 3. Indirect CharacterizationCharacterizationMeaning – When the writer gives
the reader clues about the character by describing how the character acts and thinks.
The writer allows the reader to decide how to view the character.
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Indirect CharacterizationIndirect CharacterizationThere are FIVE different methods
of indirect characterization: speech, thoughts, effect on other characters, actions, and looks. (STEAL)
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Direct vs Indirect Direct vs Indirect CharacterizationCharacterizationWhy do you think it might be
harder to understand indirect characterization than direct characterization?
It seems to me that it might be harder to understand indirect characterization than direct characterization because…
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Indirect CharacterizationIndirect Characterization
Speech- What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Example: “Hey, we can have lots of fun at camp this summer! I love being outside!”
This shows us the character is
upbeat and happy.
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Indirect CharacterizationIndirect Characterization
Thoughts- What is revealed through the character’s thoughts and feelings?
Example: I wish it would stop raining. I am tired of sitting inside!
This shows us the character is not happy about the situation.
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Indirect CharacterizationIndirect Characterization
Effect on Others- What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
Example: The boy glared at his sister as she ate his dessert.
This shows us that the character is upset about his sister’s behavior and inability to think of others.
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Indirect CharacterizationIndirect Characterization
Actions- What does the character do? How does the character behave?
Example: The girl rode the lawn mower through the house and into the garage.
This shows us the girl is not concerned with rules or safety.
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Indirect CharacterizationIndirect Characterization
Looks- What does the character look like? How does the character dress?
Example: The little girl left the game with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face.
This shows us the little girl is not enjoying herself and is upset.
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Remember, the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization is TELLING v. SHOWING!
Indirect characterizations are like clues about the characters. There is no mystery with direct characterization because the author gives us the information we need to know!
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4. Protagonist4. ProtagonistMeaning – the main character
Example ◦Alice from Alice in Wonderland◦Tarzan from Tarzan◦Cinderalla from Cinderella
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ProtagonistProtagonistWho is the protagonist of your
favorite book, movie, or story? My favorite protagonist is the character
______.
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5. Antagonist5. AntagonistMeaning – the character that the
protagonist struggles against◦The “bad guy”
Example:◦Captain Hook from Peter Pan◦The Big Bad Wolf from The Three Little
Pigs
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AntagonistAntagonistWho is an antagonist who you
greatly dislike? One antagonist who I greatly dislike is
______, because _________.
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6. Subordinate Characters6. Subordinate CharactersMeaning – characters who do not
play major roles in a storyExample:
◦Extras in a movie◦The evil step-sisters from Cinderella
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7. Motivations7. MotivationsMeaning – the reason why a
character does somethingExample
◦In Cinderella, the prince’s motivation for searching for the owner of the glass slipper is love.
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8. Round Characters8. Round CharactersRound characters are well
developed characters. The author tells the reader a lot about the character.
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Round CharacterRound CharacterIn your opinion is a round
character more likely to be a protagonist or a subordinate character?
In my opinion, a round character is more likely to be a ______________.
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9. Flat Characters9. Flat Characters
Flat characters are not developed. Readers know very little about them. ◦Usually a minor character
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Flat CharacterFlat CharacterIn your opinion is a flat character
more likely to be a protagonist or a subordinate character?
In my opinion, a flat character is more likely to be a ______________.
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11. Dynamic Character11. Dynamic CharacterMeaning – a character who
changes during the course of story.
Often the change involves learning a major lesson
Example:◦Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas
Carol learns to be more generous.
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13. Static Character13. Static CharacterMeaning – A character who does
not change during the story
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14. Dialogue14. DialogueMeaning – Conversations that
characters have among each other.
Usually indicated by quotation marks.