1. + Unit 2: Characters

2. + Character Development 2 types of characterization (how authors create characters): 1. Direct: author tells us directly about character or his/her motives Ex: “Enrique’s active imagination often got him into trouble.” 2. Indirect: author tells us indirectly about character by: Describing physical appearance Describing actions, thoughts, and speech Other character’s reactions or to character or words about character Ex: “Mama, when did Dee ever have any friends?” A character's traits are their qualities (ex: bravery)

3. + Round characters: complex, highly developed and changing; usually main characters Ex: Harry Potter Flat characters: defined by 1 or 2 traits; don’t grow/change; serve as minor characters Ex: Mrs. Weasley Character Development

4. + Character Behavior Motivation: reasons behind characters actions Ex: In “Les Miserables,” Jean Val Jean gets in trouble for stealing bread so he could feed his sister's children. Knowing the motivation might change your opinion of the character. Dynamic Characters: change and grow as plot progresses Static characters: remain the same

5. + Honors Homework Due next class period: Part 3 of Unit 2 Text Analysis Workshop Pg. 180-181: Read “Brigid” and answer the Close Read questions as you read.