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Character in Fiction

Definition Characters: the people in the story Characterization: the process by which the writer makes the character seem real to the reader

Character Types: Flat and Round Flat character Embodies 1 or 2 qualities, easily summarized; Not psychologically complex and thus easily accessible to the reader; Can be stock or stereotype a character who possesses the expected traits of a group rather than being an individual

Character Types: Flat and Round Round characters-- Complex and multi-dimensional Inconsistent and unpredictable Hard to summarize and understand Display internal conflicts found in real people

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Character Presentation Direct (telling) The writer tells what kind of person the character is. Indirect (showing) The writer presents the character in action and allows the reader to infer what kind of person the character is.

Character Behavior—Do They Change or Not? Static character Doesn’t change as a result of what happens to him in the story; The reader’s knowledge of him does not grow.

Character Behavior Dynamic character Undergoes some kind of change as a result of action in the plot; Must be a substantive change rather than a mood change.

Change or No Change. . . A character must be Motivated Plausible Reader is offered reasons for how the characters behave, what they say, and what decisions they make; Plausible Action by a character that seems reasonable, given the motivations presented

Characterization The method used by a writer to develop a character Show the character’s appearance Display the character’s actions Reveal the character’s thoughts Let the character speak Get the reactions of others

Character Analysis Physical. What does the character look like? How do the character’s physical attributes play a role in the story? How does the character feel about his or her physical attributes? How does the character change physically during the story? How do these changes affect the character’s experience?

Character Analysis Intellectual. How would you describe this character’s intelligence? What does this character know? How does this character’s intellect compare to others in the story? Is this character smart enough to thrive in the world in which he or she lives? What does this character learn as the story develops?

Character Analysis Emotional. How does this character feel most of the time? How do his or her feelings change throughout the story? How does this character feel about himself or herself? When faced with challenges in the story, what emotions come up for this character?

Character Analysis Social. How does this character get along with other characters in the story? Who does this character choose for friends and why does this character choose them? Where does this character stand in the social order? How does this character’s social standing affect events in the story?

Character Analysis Philosophical. What does this character believe about the way life is? What are these beliefs based on? How do these beliefs affect the choices this character makes? How do those beliefs change throughout the story? Do others in the story share these beliefs?