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Elements of Characterization
What makes a good character?
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Characterization The main character involved in the main conflict and its resolution is called the protagonist. The person opposing the protagonist is called the antagonist. Characters come in multiple forms: flat round dynamic static
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Direct VS Indirect Characters can be characterized in two different ways: Direct Characterization – information about a character that is directly stated EX: “Billy is short” therefore we know that Billy is a short person. Indirect Characterization – information about a character that we have to infer from speech, actions, or private thoughts. EX: “Sally started to cry” we can infer that something upsetting has happened to Sally.
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Flat Characterization
Embodies a Stereotype One sided – Without depth Helps move the plot more quickly, because the audience immediately understands the character. Example: Bruce
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Round Characterization
Many sides and opinions. Unpredictable behavior. Fully developed personality. Antagonists are usually a round characterization. Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)
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Dynamic Characterization
A character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude. Protagonists are almost always dynamic. Example: Stitch, from Lilo and Stitch
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Static Characterization
A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented. Example: Scar from The Lion King
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Point of View Point of View – how a text is being considered; the position from which something or someone is observed. There are three types of Point of View First: I, Me, and My Second: You, We, and Us Third: He, She, They, and Them
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Point of View Cont… First Person POV – someone telling you his or her story: “I went to the store” Second Person POV – being told how you should do something: “you should go to the store.” Third Person POV – is done from an outside narration: “the boy went to the store.”
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