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Characterization

Characterization. English II Austin High School. Pop Quiz: How does this story Change?. What? Why?. We look at characters as part of the key to finding out the author’s true meaning. Characters are an INTEGRAL part of presenting the author’s theme.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization English II Austin High School

  2. Pop Quiz: How does this story Change?

  3. What? Why? We look at characters as part of the key to finding out the author’s true meaning. Characters are an INTEGRAL part of presenting the author’s theme. When you read, you need to look at how characters: - LOOK – SPEAK – ACT - HOW OTHERS ACT - HOW THEY CHANGE - HOW OTHERS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF KNOWING THE CHARACTER.

  4. If you want to know why this is relevant at all to your life… If you can learn to look beyond the surface of stories, and we’ll start with character, you will inevitable build the part of your brain that critically thinks. Then, you can argue, persuade, alter your perspective and view elements of life through a much more unbiased lens. So, let’s begin with character. Analysis Scrutinize Breakdown Examine Explore Inquire

  5. Protagonist vs. Antagonist • A student once said, “isn’t an antagonist always a protagonist in his own eyes?” • True – but the protagonist always faces the BIGGEST CONFLICT (that’s how you know) • Antagonist AGGRAVATES the biggest conflict Now think of another protagonist and antagonist. Who were they, and what was the MAIN conflict. P A

  6. STATIC vs. DYNAMIC • Static Characters stay the same • Dynamic (means changing) characters change as a result of the conflict The conflict changes the character. Otherwise, they STAY STATIC.

  7. Foil Characters Simply put: They have a bunch in common (usually age and looks) BUT It is their DIFFERENCES that speak volumes about the protagonist.

  8. How are these foils? Can you think of other foil characters? What truth do their contradictions offer?

  9. Flat vs. Round Characters • Flat characters are predictable and easy to figure out • Round characters are more complicated and usually much more dynamic. Can you think of another example of each?

  10. Stock Characters • These are characters that you see over and over again • AKA – archetypes or tropes • It is a sort of “go to” character that an author can input into the story.

  11. The “dumb blonde” has been used in SEVERAL stories.

  12. Direct Characterization • The author directly tells us something about the character • You can physically touch the words on paper that describe the character • Susie was a mean little girl. Direct. Obvious. Clear.

  13. Indirect Characterization • This requires you to make an INFERENCE about the character based on the words the author gives. • …so you can’t touch the words directly. • Susie was a mean little girl stepped on the tails of kittens, yet, internally, she felt stepped on by those more powerful than her. Not so direct. What does it really say about Susie?

  14. Loyal, faithful, trustworthy Friendly, social, outgoing Determined, strong-minded Arrogant, conceited Prideful Hopeless, desperate, doomed Strange, bizarre, odd Pious, Virtuous, righteous Obsessive, immature, fanatical Weak, pathetic Romantic, dreamy Faithful, true Selfish or Selfless Shameless, lustful Sinful, corrupt, evil Intelligent, Bright, Clever Ignorant Loving, affectionate Fearful, anxious, timid Immoral, depraved Conflicted Impractical, goofy Timid, shy, antisocial Examples of Character Traits

  15. Watch this clip thinking about character… • CLIP! • CLIP 2! Analyze using the S.A.T.D.O. Method • Says • Appears • Thinks • Does • Others do Then answer this: What is this author trying to tell us, convey or represent by the use of this character. Try to use the academic terminology that we’ve just learned.

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