Transcript Direct Characterization

Direct Characterization
• Direct Characterization- what the author tells
us about the character directly in the story
Indirect Characterization
• Indirect Characterization- what the author
implies and the reader infers based on:
– What the character says, does, or does not
do
– What other characters tell us, reactions to
the character
– The character’s appearance, thoughts, and
feelings
Traits of Characters
• Physical Traits- what
the character looks
like
• Personal Traits- (ex.
moral, ethical, evil,
compassionate,
loving,
wealthy/poor)
• Emotional Traitswhat emotions does
the character go
through
Character Types
• Flat- One for whom the author emphasizes
a single important trait.
• Round-One with a complex, full rounded
personality.
• Dynamic-One who changes in response to
the experience through which s/he has.
Character Types
• Static-One who changes little over the course of
a narrative.
• Foil-A character, usually minor, designed to
highlight qualities of a major character, by being
the opposite
• Stock-A flat character in a standard role with
standard traits. (Character is known for one
trait.)
• Archetypal-A character that is stereotypical or
has the same characteristics across genres.