1. Unit 3: Characterization Chapters 9-12

2. Chapter 9: Creating a Character  Internal traits:  Mental- intelligent, clever, dull, average?  Spiritual- ideals, ethics, beliefs?  Emotional- confident, nervous, confused, happy?  How does he/she respond to others?  What are his/her likes and dislikes?  What is the character’s motivation? (this helps develop the conflict within the plot of the story)

3. Chapter 9: Creating a Character  External traits:  Posture- what does his/her posture say about him/her?  Movement & gestures- do they suggest age, health, strength, weakness, attitude?  Mannerism- what habits does he/she have?  Voice- is there a difference in dialect or vocal mannerisms?  Mode of dress- is he/she neat, casual, dressy, clean, dirty?  Avoid stereotypes when creating a character!

8. Chapter 10: Character Development  Realistic play vs. nonrealistic  Realistic:  imitates real life, recognizable characters  Representational style- actors are unaware of the audience  Example: A Doll’s House A Doll’s House  Nonrealistic:  Exaggerated situations, fantastical  Presentational style- actors are aware of their audience  Example: A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream

9. Chapter 10: Character Development  Plot Structure:  Conflict = a problem or struggle  Rising Action = events that contribute to the conflict  Turning Point/climax = where the action turns  Falling Action = events that occur after the TP/C  Resolution = complications are worked out  Mood: emotional texture of the play (made apparent during the rising action)

10. Chapter 10: Character Development  How to develop/get into your character: 1.Concentrate on your internal/external traits 2.Know where your character fits into the script 3.Understand/invent your character’s background, history 4.Determine your motivation 5.Determine whose side your character is on 6.Understand what your stage directions say about you 7.Get to know your reputation amongst the other characters 8.Evaluate how your character changes throughout the play

11. Chapter 11: Dramatic Roles  Greek Tragedy: ultimate sacrifice to acquire something  Protagonist- main character  Antagonist- villain/opposing force  Catharsis- the sense of calm following tragedy/suffering  Shakespearean Tragedy: great internal struggle  Tragic flaw- the character’s ultimate weakness  Social Drama: everyday struggles of regular people  Melodrama: cliffhanger plays focusing on society

12. Chapter 11: Dramatic Roles  Clip #1: The Hunger Games Clip #1: The Hunger Games  Clip #2: The Help Clip #2: The Help  Clip #3: Schindler’s List Clip #3: Schindler’s List  Clip #4: Gladiator Clip #4: Gladiator

13. Chapter 12: Comic Roles  Low Comedy: physical, vulgar, outlandish  Examples: burlesque, farce  Middlebrow Comedy: plot-based, sentimental  Examples: romantic comedy, situational comedy  High Comedy: comedies that appeal to the intelligence of the audience; make fun of high society  Examples: satire, comedy of manners

14. Chapter 12: Comic Roles  Clip #1: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Clip #1: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days  Clip #2: Elf Clip #2: Elf  Clip #3: Hitch Clip #3: Hitch  Clip #4: The Social Network Clip #4: The Social Network