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Characterization

Characterization. The main character in a story is called the protagonist . She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution. The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist . Flat Characters.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization • The main character in a story is called the protagonist. She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution. • The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist.

  2. Flat Characters • A character who has one or two sides, representing one or two traits—often a stereotype. Flat characters help move the plot along more quickly because the audience immediately understands what the character is about. • Example: Like a geeky science professor

  3. Round Characters • A character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality. Antagonists are usually a round characterization. • Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)

  4. Dynamic Characters • A character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude. Protagonists are almost always dynamic.

  5. Static Characters • A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented. • Example: Stepmother from Cinderella.

  6. External Conflict: Man Vs. Man • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with others, especially the antagonist.

  7. External Conflict: Man vs. Society • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole.

  8. External Conflict: Man vs. Nature • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature.

  9. Internal Conflict • The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.

  10. Characterization: Campbell Method By action of the character By speech of the character By effect of the character upon other characters By the character’sown reactions to persons, things, and surrounding circumstances By reporting what other characters say about the character By explaining the traits and motives of the character By describing the character (five senses/imagery) By analyzing the psychological processes of the character

  11. Campbell Method • Action: • Pete slunk out of the battle. • Speech: • “Hiya, pardner!” • Effect on others • Her beauty was breath-taking. • Character’s own reactions • John adored her, especially in blue. • What other characters say • “Of course Sam is a genius!” Tom said. • Traits and motives • He loved good food. • Describing (5 senses) • He had blue eyes, spoke with a Southern accent, smelled of the smoke-house, and his muscles were hard as nails. • Psychological processes • He was unable to overcome his shyness, which was the result of his being the son of a famous and terribly egotistical father.

  12. Gaston As a class use the Campbell method for Gaston from Beauty and the Beast http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1340885/beauty_and_the_beast_gaston/

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