Characterization Notes What is characterization? How does an author accomplish it? -Characterization is the process of conveying information about characters.

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Characterization Notes What is characterization? How does an author accomplish it? -Characterization is the process of conveying information about characters in fiction. -Characters are presented though actions, dialogue, their thoughts, as well as descriptions. -Usually at the beginning of a story, a character is presented with a conflict that must be resolved. -By the end of a story the character should change or grow.

Characterization Notes Ways to know a character -Appearance  how the character looks  how the character dresses -Thoughts and Conversation  what the character says, thinks, or feels  what others in the story say about the character -Actions  what the character does  what the character chooses not to do  what others in the story do to the main character

Characterization Notes How does an author create a good character? The character must be... - believable - consistent - memorable - grow and change over time

Characters in Literature Dynamic – Undergo a significant change throughout the book (George) Static – Do not undergo significant change throughout the book (Lennie)

Character Groups – Period 4 Anna Rose, Jenae, Louisa (Curley’s Wife) Morgan, Travis, Allie (Curley) Mel, Desirae, Sam (Crooks) Ayla, Maria, Emily (Lennie) Sophie, Cierra, Max (Candy) Nathan, Justin, Edenne (Slim) Madeline, Madi, Yadira (George)

Character Groups – Period 6 Holly, Jackie, Jack D., Joe (Curley’s Wife) Hailey, Tyler, Devan, Christine (Crooks) Caroline, Claire, Drew, Rollin (Candy) Arie, Dylan, Marissa, Jack S. (Curley) Madeleine, Jennye, Denisse (Slim) David, Luis, Magda, Zoey (Lennie) Nathan, Elizabeth, Angel (George)