1. Unit 1 Literary focus:
We will closely examine characterization and conflict in our next short story, Quitters, Inc. Learning Objective: Collaboratively assess prior knowledge in preparation for our second suspenseful short story, “Quitters, Inc.”

2. Unit 1: Quitters, Inc.
Individual Responses What do you ALREADY know about the author, Stephen King? List any works (literature, television or film) that you are familiar with. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ If you are unfamiliar with Stephen King, record information about another horror or suspense author and his/her works.

3. Characterization in literature
Individual Responses
What is it? Any representation of an individual being presented in a dramatic or narrative work.
We interpret characters based upon what they say (dialogue), what they think (internal dialogue), and what they do (actions).Then we decide if they are believable. If they are believable to us, we can relate to them.
How can we relate to characters if we have not been in their literal situation?
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4. Types of Characters
Collaborative Responses (small group)
Define protagonist. Record an example.
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Define antagonist. Record an example.

5. Types of Characters (depth)
Collaborative Responses
Round
Three-dimensional, fully developed ~ express a range of emotion and change (our antagonists & protagonists).
Example from “The Most Dangerous Game”
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Flat
Underdeveloped, uncomplicated, lacking in emotional depth.

6. Types of Characters (degree of change)
Collaborative Responses
Static
Does not experience important change ~ remains essentially the same at the end as he/she was at the beginning.
Example from “The Most Dangerous Game”
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Dynamic
Experiences changes throughout the progression of the story. 

7. Quitters, Inc. ~ Direct and Indirect
An author can use two approaches to deliver information about a character and build an image of it:
1. Direct or explicit characterization
A direct approach towards building the character; it uses another character, narrator or the protagonist to tell the readers or audience about the subject…
“Rainsford was a highly skilled hunter.”
2. Indirect or implicit characterization
A more subtle way of presenting a character; the audience has to infer (make logical deductions) aspects of the character by observing his/her thoughts, behavior, speech, appearance and also by discerning the response of other characters.
“Who cares how a jaguar feels?”

8. Conflict in literature
Collaborative Responses
What is it? ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Scenario
Type of Conflict
Explanation
Rainsford falls off the yacht…
Ivan points a revolver at Rainsford
General Zaroff invites Rainford to participate in “the game”

9. Anticipation questions Individual Responses
Response (bullet points are fine)
Have you ever had to give up something that you really enjoyed?
If yes, what difficulties did you face while trying to give it up?
If no, what difficulties might you face if you did have to give up something you really enjoyed?
Have you ever known someone who had to give up an addictive substance (alcohol, drugs, etc.) What difficulties did they face? If you don’t know anyone in this situation, what difficulties do you think someone who is trying to quit might have?
What type of conflict do you anticipate a person in this type of situation face?