Today’s challenge: What lesson did Richard Wright learn in the short story “Black Boy?” Explain the theme of the story.

the act of creating and developing a character Characterization: the act of creating and developing a character

How author use characterization… The two types of characterization are direct characterization and indirect characterization

Direct Characterization If a writer tells you that a character is mean-tempered or friendly, that is direct characterization. When a writer uses direct characterization, you don’t have to do any detective work to figure out the character.

Indirect Characterization When writers use indirect characterization, they show their characters in action, giving readers the chance to decide for themselves what a character is like.

Tracking Characters

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic;

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic; they represent a depth of personality which is imitative of life.

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic; they represent a depth of personality which is imitative of life. They frequently possess both good and bad traits,

Characters may be either round or flat. Round characters are characters who are complex and realistic; they represent a depth of personality which is imitative of life. They frequently possess both good and bad traits, and they may react unexpectedly or become entangled in their own interior conflicts.

Round Character Examples When Shrek says 'Ogres are like onions' he means that there's more to them than what you see on the surface. Round characters are like onions too; they have layers. Examples: Katniss Everdeen, Shrek, Cinderella, Frodo Baggins.

Characters may be either round or flat. A flat character is distinguished by its lack of a realistic personality.

Characters may be either round or flat. A flat character is distinguished by its lack of a realistic personality. They are your stereotypical characters. Though the description of a flat character may be detailed and rich in defining characteristics, it falls short of the complexity associated with a round character.

Examples of Flat Characters Cinderella’s Evil Stepmother Dopey Mr. Filch (Harry Potter Series)

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story. Changes considered to qualify a character as dynamic include changes in sight or understanding,

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story. Changes considered to qualify a character as dynamic include changes in sight or understanding, changes in commitment, and changes in values.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. A dynamic character is one who changes significantly during the course of the story. Changes considered to qualify a character as dynamic include changes in sight or understanding, changes in commitment, and changes in values. Changes in circumstance, even physical circumstance, DO NOT apply unless they result in some change within the character's self.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. In contrast, a static character does not undergo significant change.

Characters may also be either dynamic or static. In contrast, a static character does not undergo significant change. A static character is a literary character that remains basically unchanged throughout a work. Whether round or flat, their personalities remain essentially stable throughout the course of the story.

Characters in “The Monkey’s Paw” Mr. White: Round and Dynamic Mrs. White: Round and Static Explain why each of the characters can be labeled the way that they are. (3 minutes)