1. Characterization Pokrinchak

2. Characterization: Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character in a literary work.

3. Two Types of Characterization: 1. Direct Characterization: The author tells the reader what the personality of the character is. Example: The young girl was shy and never spoke her true feelings.

4. Two Types of Characterization: 2. Indirect Characterization: The author shows things that reveal the personality of the character Five Methods of Characterization: Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts: What does the character think and feel? Effects on other characters: How do other characters respond to this character? Actions: What does the character do and how does he/she behave? Looks: What does the character look like and how does he/she dress?

5. Protagonist: The protagonist is the main character in a literary work. The protagonist is often referred to as the hero. Famous Protagonists: Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean Cinderella Harry Potter

6. Antagonist: The antagonist of a story is the one who opposes or goes against the protagonist. The antagonist is often referred to as the “villain” of the story. Famous Antagonists: Darth Vadar in Star Wars Dracula

7. Round Character: A “round character” is a very well-developed character physically, emotionally, and mentally; the character seems almost real to the reader. An author creates a round character through description, dialogue, and a character’s response to conflict.

8. Flat Character: A “flat character” is one-sided and less developed than a round one. Flat characters may be minor characters or “stock” characters (stereotypes like the jock, the class clown, etc.)

9. Dynamic Character: A “dynamic character” is one that goes through a change throughout the course of the story. The change can be physical or a change in beliefs or insight.

10. Static Character: A “static character” is one that does not change throughout the course of the story; a static character remains stable.