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Characterization in Literature

Characterization in Literature. Humorous. Angry. Compassionate. Energetic. Lazy. Vengeful. Happy. Sad. How do characters become real ?. Atticus Finch. The author or narrator gives the reader information about the character. Direct Characterization. A character’s actions

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Characterization in Literature

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  1. Characterization in Literature Humorous Angry Compassionate Energetic Lazy Vengeful Happy Sad

  2. How do characters become real ?

  3. Atticus Finch

  4. The author or narrator gives the reader information about the character Direct Characterization

  5. A character’s actions A character’s interactions A character’s appearance A character’s words A character’s thoughts A character’s feelings Indirect Characterization

  6. Another character’s thoughts, words, or feelings about the character. Indirect Characterization • Another character’s thoughts, words, or feelings about the character.

  7. Indirect Characterization • The reader does the work! • The reader must examine the actions, words, and thoughts of the character.

  8. Protagonist – the main character – the focus of the reader’s attention Antagonist – a person or force in conflict with the protagonist Characters

  9. Characters • Round – some background – displays multifaceted personality • Flat – little or no personal history – one or two traits only

  10. Characters • Dynamic – changes in the course of the story – often dramatically • Static – remains the same throughout the story

  11. Why does the character do what he/she does? What reasons are there for his/her actions? Motivation

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