English 1201/2201 Characterization
Defining Characterization Characterization is the process of revealing character to a reader or viewer. There are several methods of characterization:
Methods of Characterization What the character: What other characters: says or does not say (speech) Does or does not do (action/ inaction) thinks, feels, or has opinions on looks like, i.e., physical appearance or description Say or do not say about or around that character do or do not do around that character -vs- what they do or don’t do around other characters think, feel or what opinions they have about or towards that character
Character Change
Character Change Initial Character Triggers of Change Final Character