1. Characterization Activity
Draw an illustration of a character in Haroun.
Around the illustration, identify 5 pieces of characterization from at least 3 different categories
Label characterization category clearly
Direct quote
Analysis of the quote – What does it tell us about their character?

2. Characterization Activity – More Notes
Your illustration should be clear, bold, and easy to see even from a few feet away.
The art doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be clear.
Legible writing please. Of course.
Use correct details from the book to draw the character (e.g., Iff’s blue beard) but if we don’t have all the info, use your imagination (maybe Iff has orange skin.)
If possible, please use 11x17 paper. NO notebook paper!

3. Defining Characterization
Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
direct characterization
indirect characterization.

4. Direct Characterization
Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”
Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.”

5. Indirect Characterization
Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization:
Speech What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?
Effect on others toward the character. What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave?
Looks What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

6. Indirect CharacterizationS T E A L
What does the character say? How does the character speak?
What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?
What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
What does the character do? How does the character behave?
What does the character look like? How does the character dress?