1. Characterization: The Sequel

2. Again…
Characterization is…
the process by which the
writer reveals the
personality of a character.

3. Analyzing Characterization
Making judgments
(or evaluations)
about the character

4. Credible
Character is believable (could actually exist)
Not Credible
Character seems fake

5. Is the character believable?
Would you expect to run into him or her in everyday life?
YES!
NOPE
= Credible
= Not credible

6. Credible or not?

7. Rounded
Character is complicated with multiple dimensions
Flat
Character only has a single trait

8. Does the character have multiple personality traits?
Does he/she feel more than a single emotion?
YES!
NOPE
= Rounded
= Flat

9. Rounded or flat?

10. Stock
Character fits an exact stereotype; seems unoriginal
Unique
Character is unlike others

11. Is the character a stereotype?
Is the character just one of many like him/her?
YES!
NOPE
= Stock
= Unique

12. Stock or unique?

13. Dynamic
Character undergoes some change and/or gains a new understanding
Static
Character stays the same

14. Does the character grow or change in some way?
YES!
NOPE
= Dynamic
= Static

15. Static or dynamic?