Characterization: The Sequel

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CharacterizationThe Sequel
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• Again
• Characterization is
• the process by which the
• writer reveals the
• personality of a character.

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• Analyzing Characterization

Making judgments (or evaluations) about the
character

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Credible Character is believable (could actually
exist) Not Credible Character seems fake

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Is the character believable? Would you expect
to run into him or her in everyday life?
YES! NOPE
Credible Not credible

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Credible or not?
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Rounded Character is complicated with multiple
dimensions Flat Character only has a single trait

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Does the character have multiple personality
traits? Does he/she feel more than a single
emotion?
YES! NOPE
Rounded Flat

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Rounded or flat?
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Stock Character fits an exact stereotype seems
unoriginal Unique Character is unlike others

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Is the character a stereotype? Is the
character just one of many like him/her?
YES! NOPE
Stock Unique

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Stock or unique?
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Dynamic Character undergoes some change and/or
gains a new understanding Static Character stays
the same

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Does the character grow or change in some way?
YES! NOPE
Dynamic Static

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Static or dynamic?