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Characterization Notes

Characterization Notes. What is characterization? How does an author accomplish it? -Characterization is the process of conveying information about characters in fiction . -Characters are presented though actions, dialogue, their thoughts, as well as descriptions.

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Characterization Notes

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  1. Characterization Notes • What is characterization? How does an author accomplish it? -Characterization is the process of conveying information about characters in fiction. -Characters are presented though actions, dialogue, their thoughts, as well as descriptions. -Usually at the beginning of a story, a character is presented with a conflict that must be resolved. -By the end of a story the character should change or grow.

  2. Characterization Notes • Ways to know a character -Appearance how the character looks how the character dresses -Thoughts and Conversation what the character says, thinks, or feels what others in the story say about the character -Actions what the character does what the character chooses not to do what others in the story do to the main character

  3. Characterization Notes • How does an author create a good character? The character must be . . . - believable - consistent - memorable - grow and change over time

  4. Characters in Literature • Dynamic – Undergo a significant change throughout the book (George) • Static – Do not undergo significant change throughout the book (Lennie)

  5. Character Groups – Period 4 • Anna Rose, Jenae, Louisa (Curley’s Wife) • Morgan, Travis, Allie (Curley) • Mel, Desirae, Sam (Crooks) • Ayla, Maria, Emily (Lennie) • Sophie, Cierra, Max (Candy) • Nathan, Justin, Edenne (Slim) • Madeline, Madi, Yadira (George)

  6. Character Groups – Period 6 • Holly, Jackie, Jack D., Joe (Curley’s Wife) • Hailey, Tyler, Devan, Christine (Crooks) • Caroline, Claire, Drew, Rollin (Candy) • Arie, Dylan, Marissa, Jack S. (Curley) • Madeleine, Jennye, Denisse (Slim) • David, Luis, Magda, Zoey (Lennie) • Nathan, Elizabeth, Angel (George)

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