The Crucible Character and Conflict PPT

Big Concepts Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.

Learning Target I can analyze the effect of the author’s choices (regarding how to develop and introduce characters and where the story began) on a drama’s plot, theme, and conflict.

Terms Plot is a term used to describe the events that happen within a story Exposition is the basic background information in the story such as setting, character, and tone of the text Conflict is the major problem in the story Media Res is a story that begins after the conflict has been initiated rather than beginning at the Exposition Theme is the central message or major commentary regarding the human condition

Terms Characterization is the method used by a writer to develop a character. It refers to the various means by which an author describes and develops the characters in a literary Direct Characterization is when the narrator/author steps in and tells you what to think Example: Ms. Hernandez is an analytical person who enjoys solving mysteries. Indirect Characterization is when the narrator/author gives you descriptions and clues to help you make a specific conclusion about that characters. Examples: Ms. Hernandez DVD collection is a mix of different version of Sherlock Holmes, almost all the seasons of Criminal Minds, and movie adaptations of Agatha Christie books.

Characterization happens when the author Lets the character talk Shows how the character look Reveals the character’s thoughts Displays what the character’s actions Presents the reactions of others.

SATDO Says Appearance Thoughts Does (Actions) Other’s Thoughts

Possible Essay Prompt How does the author’s characterization of the characters throughout the whole play help contribute to the conflict established in Act 1 of the Crucible?

Quotes from the Text Direct or Indirect Interpretation of the Character Example: Says “I won’t be taking any excuses regarding late papers. The assignment has been open for three weeks” (page 67). Indirect This shows that the character of Miss Hernandez is strict when it comes to due dates because she says she’s not taking excuses. This may also develop the conflict between her character and her students because someone might have a problem meeting the deadline. This might also characterize a student with that kind of problem as possibly ill prepared or having bad luck Said-What the character says Appears-The character’s appearance Thinks--revealing the character's thoughts Does--displaying the character's actions (inward and outward behavior Others--getting the reactions of others; What others say about the character