1. Character and Point of View
English I
Mrs. Axel

2. Point of View: The perspective from which a story is told
Narrator: The voice that tells the story
Point of View

3. First-Person Point of View
The Narrator:
is a main (or minor) character in the story
refers to himself/herself as I or me
presents his/her own thoughts and feelings
does not have direct access to the thoughts and feelings of other characters
Impact on the Reader:
limited understanding of character and events
the narrator can be unreliable
the story seems real, as if the narrator is talking to you
First-Person Point of View

4. Third-Person Point of View
The Narrator:
is not a character in the story
may be a voice that tells the story (not an identifiable person)
is called omniscient if he or she knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
is called limited if he or she focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character
Impact on the Reader:
you learn more about characters and events
you may not feel as connected to the story because it is told in a less personal way
Third-Person Point of View

6. Read Models 1 and 2 on page 203 and answer the questions on your note-taking sheet.

7. Character Traits:
qualities shown by characters, either directly or indirectly.

8. Methods of Characterization
Physical Appearance: description of the character’s clothing, physical characteristics, body language, facial expressions, gestures, and mannerisms.
Speech, Thoughts, and Actions: presentation of the character’s speech patterns, baits and tastes, talents and abilities, and interaction with others
Other Characters: presentation of other characters’ reactions to the character, relationships with the character, impression of the character, and traits that contrast with the character’s traits
Methods of Characterization

9. Read Models 1 and 2 on page 205 and answer the questions on your note-taking sheet.

10. Character Motivation: the reasons behind his or her actions
Love
Hate
Vengeance
Desperation
Jealousy
Ambition
Greed

11. Read the excerpt from “The Egg "on page 206 and answer the question on your note-taking sheet.