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Title: Character


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Character
  • Character
  • A person, animal, or other such object
    represented in a story.

2
Characterization
  • The methods used by the author to create or
    reveal the characters in a story.
  • (Direct or Indirect)

3
Direct Characterization
  • The method of character development in which the
    author simply tells you what the character is
    like.
  • For example, Miss Alice was the nicest person
    you would ever want to meet, is direct
    characterization.

4
Indirect Characterization
  • The method of characterization that is most
    similar to the way we learn about people in real
    life. Using indirect characterization, the
    author presents the characters personality
    through what he/she says, his/her actions, or how
    other characters relate to him/her. You must
    then draw your own conclusions about the
    character.

5
Example of Direct or Indirect Characterization?
  • Read the following example of characterization.
    Decide whether it is an example of direct or
    indirect characterization.
  • (A) James was one of those people who was
    constantly angry. He looked for trouble wherever
    he went, and he usually found it.

6
Example of Direct or Indirect Characterization?
  • Stanleys eyes blazed as he surveyed the room.
    The corners of his mouth pointed in a decidedly
    southerly direction. Carol moved aside as he
    stalked past her.
  • Look out for Stan, she whispered to Bart.
    Hes in another one of his moods. Id stay far
    away if I were you!

7
Description A is an example of direct
characterization.
  • The author comes right out and tells you that
    James was always angry, and that he was looking
    for a fight almost constantly.

8
Description B is an example of indirect
characterization.
  • We can tell from his angry eyes, frowning mouth
    and the way he walked that he is angry. We can
    also see that others are somewhat frightened by
    him by observing their reactions. Carol moves
    aside and warns Bart to avoid Stanley.

9
  • Which method is more effective in developing the
    character? Why do you think so?

10
Methods of Characterizationcreating believable
characters
INDIRECT DIRECT
-physical appearance -the narrators direct comments about a character
-speech, thoughts, feelings, or actions of the character
-speech, thought, feelings, actions of other characters
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Types of Characters
  • Major
  • Minor

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Major Character
  • The major (main) character in a story is like the
    star of a movie and is central to the action that
    takes place.
  • Example Harry Potter and Percy Jackson

13
Minor character
  • A minor character is one who takes part in the
    action but is not the focus of attention.
  • Examples Ron, Hermoine, and Luke

14
Types of Characters
  • The protagonist (or major/main character) is the
    central figure in the work.
  • Harry Potter
  • The antagonist is the character or force pitted
    against the protagonist.
  • Voldemort

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More types of characters
  • A Static Character
  • Does not change through the course of the
    action.
  • A Dynamic Character
  • The one who does change in the story.

16
Dont forget the Stock Character
  • Stock Character
  • A stereotype character that is one found again
    and again in literary works. An example of a
    stock character is that of the mad scientist that
    appears over and over in different works such
    as Dr. Evil, Dr. No, or Dr. Frankenstein.

17
Round Character
  • A round character is a complex, fully developed
    character.
  • Example Edmund and Lucy

18
Flat Character
  • A flat character is a one-dimensional character,
    typically not central to the story.
  • Example The Professor, Seamus Finnigan

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The protagonist is usually
  • The central character
  • A character the reader can identify with
  • Has a rounded personality (we hear what they say,
    what others say about them, we know what they
    think and how they feel)
  • A character with a dynamic personality

20
Secondary characters are usually
  • Static
  • Flat

21
Character Motivation
  • A motive is a reason that explains or partially
    explains a characters thoughts, feelings,
    actions, or speech. If the motives of a main
    character are not clear, then the character will
    not be believable.
  • Characters are often motivated by needs, such as
    food and shelter. They are also motivated by
    feelings, such as fear, love, and pride. Motives
    may be obvious or hidden.

22
Character Motivation
  • There are two types of character motivation
  • Intrinsic Motivated to do something by internal
    factors.
  • Examples
  • I want approval from parents/friends
  • I want to feel good about myself
  • I want to be a better person
  • I want to fulfill personal satisfaction

23
Character Motivation
  • Extrinsic Motivated by external factors.
  • Example
  • I want some chocolate
  • I want to earn money
  • I want good presents from Santa Claus

24
Characters Qualities or Traits
  • Character Traits
  • The personal traits that make up the characters
    personality.
  • Example Funny, Intense, Sly, Greedy, etc.

25
Dialogue
  • Dialogue A conversation between two or more
    people. Dialogue is usually set off by quotation
    marks to indicate a speakers exact words.
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