English 103 October 2011 Agenda

I. Test III. Complete Characterizations

Class workIII. Notes – Character Chart

Characterizations

1. Roald Dahl used indirect characterization when he wrote about Mary Maloney: “There was a slow smiling air about her, and about everything she did.” Mary is a happy, content person.

Use quotes to provide one characterization for each of the following characters: Mary Maloney, Patrick Maloney, Mama Johnson, Maggie, and Dee (Wangero). State whether the characterization is direct or indirect.

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Characters and CharacterizationsCharacter – a story’s actorCharacter Traits – behaviors of a character

Direct Characterization – an author states the character’s traits Indirect Characterization – an author reveals traits through a character’s appearance, dialogue, thoughts, and actions.

Flat Character – one or two key personality traitsRounded Character – many personality traits

Dynamic Character – changes in an important wayStatic Character – remains the same

Stock Character – fits our notions of a “type”, like a policeman or a waitress.

Character – NotesCharacter Name

Flat Round Dynamic Static Stock Traits (at least one)

Patrick Maloneyambitious, cowardly

Mary Maloney

Jack Noonan

Sam, the grocer

Mama Johnson

Maggie Johnson

Dee (Wangero)

Hakim-a-Barber

Character – NotesCharacter Name

Flat Round Dynamic Static Stock Traits (at least one)

Patrick Maloney ambitious, cowardly

Mary Maloney loving, impulsive, clever

Jack Noonan caring, diligent

Sam, the grocer helpful

Mama Johnson simple, self-reliant

Maggie Johnson shy, modest, self-conscious

Dee (Wangero) selfish, overconfident

Hakim-a-Barber friendly, supportive