1. Characterization in Literature
Humorous
Angry
Compassionate
Energetic
Lazy
Vengeful
Happy
Sad

2. How do characters become real ?

3. Atticus Finch

4. Direct Characterization
The author or narrator gives the reader information about the character

5. Indirect Characterization
A character’s actions
A character’s interactions
A character’s appearance
A character’s words
A character’s thoughts
A character’s feelings

6. Indirect Characterization
Another character’s thoughts, words, or feelings about the character.
Another character’s thoughts, words, or feelings about the character.

7. Indirect Characterization
The reader does the work!
The reader must examine the actions, words, and thoughts of the character.

8. Characters
Protagonist – the main character – the focus of the reader’s attention
Antagonist – a person or force in conflict with the protagonist

9. Characters Round – some background – displays multifaceted personality
Flat – little or no personal history – one or two traits only

10. Characters
Dynamic – changes in the course of the story – often dramatically
Static – remains the same throughout the story

11. Motivation Why does the character do what he/she does?
What reasons are there for his/her actions?