Introduction to Character

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Introduction to Character Unit 2: Decisions and Dilemmas

What is a Character? The Person/Place/Thing that’s active in a work of fiction

Types of Characters Protagonist: who the story revolves around Antagonist: opposition to the protagonist Minor: provides support, plays a narrow role in the story

Static vs. Dynamic Static: remains the same Dynamic: changes in an important way

Characterization Direct: the character’s personality is told to us “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother” Indirect: the character is shown to us

Indirect Action STEAL Chart

The Cat in the Hat DUE at the end of class: STEAL Charts: Tables 1 & 2: The Cat Tables 3 & 4: The Fish Table 5: The Narrator and Sally