Characterization Analysis

Characterization is… The methods used by an author to portray a character. SOSAA Speech Others View of the Character Self View Actions Appearance

Types of Characters Dynamic Static Flat Round

Dynamic Someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot Example Katniss Everdeen only wanted to hunt for her family and not anger the Capital, but in the end, she was the catalyst for the rebellion. Luke Skywalker went from being a poor adopted son of a moisture farmer to the hero of the galaxy.

Static One whose personality does not change throughout the events in the story’s plot. Example: The Emperor in Star Wars Bellatrix LeStrange in Harry Potter

Flat Character Someone for whom we see only one side of his or her personality and is not fully developed by the author Example The evil step mother The dumb blonde

Round Character Someone for whom we see different sides to his or her personality and is fully developed by the author. Examples: Harry Potter Katniss Everdeen Luke Skywalker

Main or Primary Character The characters that are central to the story

Minor or Secondary Characters Characters that are necessary to the story but play a smaller role