CHARACTER+STUDY

CHARACTER STUDY GUIDELINE 

Characterization: The method by which the author reveals the personality of his characters.

Direct Characterization ¨ The author tells us directly what the character is like (generous, deceitful, timid, etc.)

Indirect Characterization ¨ The author describes how the character looks and dresses. ¨ Through the character’s own words. ¨ The author lets us listen to the character’s inner thought and feelings. ¨ The author reveals what other characters think or say about the character. ¨ Through the character’s own actions.

To complete the activity, respond to each of the statements or questions below.

Give examples of what the author tells us directly about the character. For example, descriptions of the character, how he looks and dresses and specific statements about his personality.

Give examples of what the character says which reveals his or her character.

Give examples of what the character thinks and feels.

Give examples of what the other characters think or say about the character.

Give examples of what the character does which reveals his character.