1. English 1201/2201
Characterization

2. Defining Characterization
Characterization is the process of revealing character to a reader or viewer.
There are several methods of characterization:

3. Methods of Characterization
What the character:
What other characters:
says or does not say (speech)
Does or does not do (action/ inaction)
thinks, feels, or has opinions on
looks like, i.e., physical appearance or description
Say or do not say about or around that character
do or do not do around that character -vs- what they do or don’t do around other characters
think, feel or what opinions they have about or towards that character

4. Character Change

5. Character Change
Initial Character
Triggers of Change
Final Character