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Characterization

Characterization. Pokrinchak. Characterization:. Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character in a literary work. Two Types of Characterization:. 1. Direct Characterization: The author tells the reader what the personality of the character is.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization Pokrinchak

  2. Characterization: • Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character in a literary work.

  3. Two Types of Characterization: 1. Direct Characterization: The author tells the reader what the personality of the character is. Example: The young girl was shy and never spoke her true feelings.

  4. Two Types of Characterization: 2. Indirect Characterization: The author shows things that reveal the personality of the character Five Methods of Characterization: Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts: What does the character think and feel? Effects on other characters: How do other characters respond to this character? Actions: What does the character do and how does he/she behave? Looks: What does the character look like and how does he/she dress?

  5. Protagonist: • The protagonist is the main character in a literary work. • The protagonist is often referred to as the hero. Famous Protagonists: Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean Cinderella Harry Potter

  6. Antagonist: • The antagonist of a story is the one who opposes or goes against the protagonist. • The antagonist is often referred to as the “villain” of the story. Famous Antagonists: Darth Vadar in Star Wars Dracula

  7. Round Character: • A “round character” is a very well-developed character physically, emotionally, and mentally; the character seems almost real to the reader. • An author creates a round character through description, dialogue, and a character’s response to conflict.

  8. Flat Character: • A “flat character” is one-sided and less developed than a round one. • Flat characters may be minor characters or “stock” characters (stereotypes like the jock, the class clown, etc.)

  9. Dynamic Character: • A “dynamic character” is one that goes through a change throughout the course of the story. • The change can be physical or a change in beliefs or insight.

  10. Static Character: • A “static character” is one that does not change throughout the course of the story; a static character remains stable.

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