Character Analysis in Short Stories

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Character Analysis in Short Stories Flat vs. round characters Static vs. dynamic characters

Character Characterization A person, animal, or thing in a work of literature. Characterization The process that an author uses to tell readers about characters. Authors use words to create a mental image of a character in a story.

Types of Characterization Direct Characterization The author literally tells what the character is like. Example: The boy was stubborn and bad-mannered. Indirect Characterization Author hints at what the character is like using details that show character thoughts, actions, speech, etc. Ex: The little boy bit his sister when she refused to share her toys.

Character Protagonist: the main character of the story. The plot usually revolves around this character. Antagonist: the person who opposes the protagonist

Flat Character Not fully developed Only know 1 side of character Lacks a realistic personality; often a stereotype (air head, tough guy, class clown, etc). Helps move the plot along (the audience already “gets” flat characters) Minor characters are usually flat characters Example from “The Gold Cadillac”? Evil villain, Scar "ditzy" or "airhead“ girl See example from TV

Round Character Fully-developed Has many traits (bad and good) shown in the story Readers feel that they know the character so well that he or she has become a real person. Protagonists and antagonists are usually round characters.

More Types of Characters Dynamic Character Experiences a basic change in character through the events of the story The change is internal and may be sudden, but the events of the plot should make it seem unavoidable The protagonist is almost always dynamic. Examples from The Twilight series or The Lightening Thief series? Static Character Does not experience a basic character change during the course of the story Supporting characters are often static. Examples from The Twilight series or The Lightening Thief series?

How do we analyze character in stories? 1) Identify character traits using ASTAR -Appearance -Actions -Thoughts -Speaks -Reactions of others 2) Is the character static or dynamic? 3) Is the character flat or round? 4) What is the conflict involving the character? 5) What language is used by the character or by the author to describe the character?