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Characterization

Characterization. Round Characters. Examples? Brain Robeson Gale Sayers Peeta Mellark Main characters -Hero. *Characters that change as a result of the conflicts they face during novel. *They make discoveries about themselves and the world around them. Another name for ROUND.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization

  2. Round Characters Examples? Brain Robeson Gale Sayers PeetaMellark Main characters -Hero *Characters that change as a result of the conflicts they face during novel. *They make discoveries about themselves and the world around them.

  3. Another name for ROUND • Dynamic characters- same as round • Character is complex, changes

  4. Flat Characters? • Characters that don’t change • Stay the same from beginning to end Examples: Minor characters Effie Trinkett, villians, …

  5. Another name for FLAT • Static characters • They stay the same throughout the whole novel.

  6. Analogy • A round character is to _________; As a flat character is to __________. Which type of character changes? Which character type does not change?

  7. Direct Characterization • Author states it directly to reader • Mrs. Schertzer was angry. • Mrs. Villalobos has gray hair. • Mrs. Richardson wore a pretty pink cowboy hat to the rodeo.

  8. Indirect Characterization • Author reveals character traits INDIRECTLY • Reader has to think and draw conclusions • Appearance • What others say about character • What character says • Thoughts/feelings • Environment

  9. Examples of IndirectAppearance and Actions • Mrs. Schertzer’s face turned red, eyes cringed, and her fists punched the desk. • We know she is angry through appearance and actions • Mrs. Villalobos’ face looked like a dried prune as she hobbled around the senior apartment building with her polka dotted cane. • We know that she is old, yet hip(fancy cane)!

  10. When Characterization is found in Quotations • “Oh my, wasn’t that nice of Josh to help Mrs. Villalobos across the street? I would never have done that,” smirked Emma. • Indirect : words about another character (Josh is kind)and word spoken by the character (Emma is not kind)

  11. Thoughts/Feelings/Environment • Heather couldn’t imagine winning the twirling competition. Jasmine was just too tough. • Doubt, discourages, lacking confidence ********************************* Mrs. Schertzer’s desk had papers piled in mutilated stacks, paperclips and pens hid below her grade book and folders, and books were wavering on the edge ready to plunge into oblivion. - Environment- she is too unorganized and messy

  12. Direct or Indirect • Mrs. Richardson’s hands shook as she attempted to disassemble the bomb. • Indirect Actions/Appearance • She is nervous • “I can’t believe that Heather won the twirling championship. That trophy was meant for me!” Screamed Jasmine. Then she had the nerve to shake my hand. UGH! • Indirect : word spoken by the character (Jasmine is jealous and angry) • Words spoken about (Heather has good sportsmanship)

  13. Direct or Indirect • Mrs. Richardson was thrilled when she dismantled the bomb and saved Mt. Olympus. • Direct • Tears ran down her eyes as the President pinned the Medal of Bravery on her vest. • Indirect- Appearance- she was happy and honored

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