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Characterization: A Matter of Opinion

Thomas knowlton , Jenny Morrow, Becca Easler , Liz Rahn. Characterization: A Matter of Opinion. Style and Method. Become familiar with characters through background stories and relationship connections Word choice and setting descriptions add to characterization Framed narrative

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Characterization: A Matter of Opinion

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  1. Thomas knowlton, Jenny Morrow, BeccaEasler, Liz Rahn Characterization:A Matter of Opinion

  2. Style and Method • Become familiar with characters through background stories and relationship connections • Word choice and setting descriptions add to characterization • Framed narrative • Raises questions of reliability and objectivism

  3. Grantley Dixon • American journalist from Louisiana • Fiction writing is rejected • Lover of Laura Merridith, eventually marries her • Revealed to be the true murderer of David Merridith

  4. Captain Lockwood • Quaker captain of the ship • Keeps ship’s logs and keeps track of the deaths aboard the ship • Soft-spoken, shown in positive light • Moral constant, reliable narrator, purest opinion

  5. David Merridith • Son of elder Lord Kingscourt and Lady Verity • Referred to as “The Victim” • In love with Mary Duane, engaged to Amelia Blake, marries Laura Markam (disowned by his father) • Wants to be an artist • Becomes landlord of his father’s land, evicts tenants

  6. Pius Mulvey • Supposed murderer of David Merridith • Referred to as “The Ghost” and “The Monster” • Songwriter • Left Mary and their unborn child • Turns to stealing to get by • Kills 2 men • Is not the murderer of David Merridith

  7. Gender Characterization • Male Characterization • At least with the three main male characters, there is a prominent internal struggle • Pius Mulvey: guilt and shame from his past and what his future should be • David Merridith: giving and receiving love • Dixon: the worth of his writing

  8. Gender Charaterization • Female Characterization • Strength in character • Mary Duane: ability to move on without looking back • Laura Merridith: strength in controlling how others perceive her • Relating to Post Modern • Questioning of Grand Narratives • Victorian setting v. Postmodern book

  9. Name Characterization • Grantley Dixon • Irish and English names • Journalist writing • Kingscourt • David • Lord Kingscourt • Pius Mulvey • Living up to his name • Mary Duane • Living up to the Virgin Mary

  10. Morality and Motivation • Good vs. Evil • Struggle labeling characters • Opinions influence characterization • Morality • Inherent Evil (Mulvey) • Situational Morality • Can desperation be blamed?

  11. Morality and Motivation • Motivation • Instinct to Survive • Killing, Stealing, Manipulation • Examples of Motivation • Merridith, Dixon, Mulvey, Captain • Effect of Morality and Motivation on Perception

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