8. Charcter and Characterization.pptx

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION 1 ON CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION PROSE FICTION 33 CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Character and Characterization There are two meanings for the word character : The person in a work of lite...

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION 1 ON CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION PROSE FICTION 33 CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Character and Characterization There are two meanings for the word character : The person in a work of literature The characteristics of a person Characters are the persons that are involved in the story. There must be living in the story that think or act in order to keep the story going. They must seem like living and feeling individuals in order for us to feel strongly about them.The characters are the persons that are involved in the story. Character and Characterization. The difference between character and characterisation is that a character is a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literary work while characterisation is all the techniques a writer uses to create and develop a character. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Characterization Three Elements of Characterisation Physical Appearance. What does the character look like? Actions, Speech and Behaviour. What does the character do? How does the character behave? What does the character say? Interactions with Others. How other characters in the story react to this character? CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Characterization Characterization. An author can use two approaches to deliver information about a character and build an image of it. These two types of characterization include: Direct or explicit characterization. This kind of characterization takes a direct approach t owa rd s b u i l d i ng the ch a r a ct e r. I t uses a n ot h e r ch a r a ct e r, n ar rato r o r the protagonist himself to tell the readers or audience about the subject. It may refer to the physical characteristics, clothing, environment, etc; character traits; and the circumstances such as job and family situation. Indirect or implicit characterization. This is a more subtle way of introducing the character to the audience. The audience has to deduce for themselves the characteristics of the character by observing his/her thought process, behavior, speech, way of talking, appearance, and manner of communication with other characters, as well as by discerning the response of other characters. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Character Characters in a story can be classified according to function and development. ACCORDING TO FUNCTION ACCORDING TO DEVELOPMENT PROTAGONIST DYNAMIC/ROUND ANTAGONIST STATIC/FLAT CONFIDANT/E STOCK/STEREOTYPED FOIL ANTI-HERO/HEROINE CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Protagonist Central character Person on whom action centers Character who pushes the action forward Character who attempts to accomplish something Usually seen as a good person or hero/heroine Usually round or dynamic CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Antagonist Usually what protagonist does not do Character or force that holds the action back Character who wants something in opposition to the protagonist Usually seen as a bad person/force or villain The antagonist don’t have to be human either. They are the force in conflict with the protagonist. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Confidant/e Often a friend or relative of the hero/ine, whose role is to be present when the hero needs a sympathetic listener to confide in. Generally regarded as subordinate to the one he/she accompanies. When the main character confides (shares/ trusts) they reveal qualities, personality, thoughts and feelings. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Foil Secondary or minor character Character who is contrast or opposite to the protagonist Character who emphasizes or highlights the traits of the character. They are not focus characters not are they developed in he story. they help us learn more about another character or aspect of a story. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Anti-hero/Anti-heroine A main character in a story who lacks the typical heroic qualities of bravery, courage, morality, and the special ability and desire to achieve for the greater good. The antihero CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Round Well-developed Has many traits, good and bad Not easily defined because we know many details about the character Realistic and life-like Most major characters are round. The test of a round character is whether it is capable of surprising in a convincing way. If it never surprises, it is flat."- E. M. Forster CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Flat Not well-developed Does not have many traits Easily defined in a single sentence because we know little about the character. Sometimes stereotypes Most minor characters are flat. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Dynamic Undergoes an important change in personality in the story. Comes to some sort of realization that permanently changes the character. A change occurs within the character because of the events of the story. The protagonist is usually dynamic, but not always. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Static Remains the same throughout the story Although something happen to the character, it does not cause the character to change. Minor characters are usually static CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Note! While characters are often round and dynamic, that does not mean these two terms mean the same thing. The former refers to a character’s complexity, while the latter refers to a character’s development over time. "Flat" refers to a character’s complexity: A flat character can be described as one- dimensional and can be summarized in one short sentence or phrase, often using common character types. "Static" refers to whether a character changes: A static character is one that does not undergo substantial changes in terms of their beliefs and personality as a result of plot developments in a story. CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION Stocked/Stereotyped Character that is inst a n t l y recognizable because of the stereotype These characters are types and not individuals. They are based on clichØs and social prejudices. Examples: dumb blonde, mean stepmother, loyal servant, abusive boyfriend, or evil dictator or CEO