The document discusses various aspects of characters in novels, including what characters are, character traits, analyzing characters, characterisation techniques, character types, and how settings can also take on characteristics of characters. It provides definitions and examples for each topic. Key points include that characters are created by authors and influenced by concepts/conventions, traits refer to a character's appearance and behavior, authors use techniques like speech, appearance, actions, and others' thoughts to create characters, and settings provide scenery and atmosphere that characters respond to.
3. What is a Character?
A fictional character of a
novel is NOT real but made
of words.
4. What is a Character?
A fictional character of a
novel is NOT real but made
of words.
It is influenced by literary,
historical or cultural
concepts & conventions.
6. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
7. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
Examples are:
8. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
Examples are:
✓ honest/dishonest
9. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
Examples are:
✓ honest/dishonest
✓ brave/anxious
10. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
Examples are:
✓ honest/dishonest
✓ brave/anxious
✓ dreamer/down-to-earth
11. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
Examples are:
✓ honest/dishonest
✓ brave/anxious
✓ dreamer/down-to-earth
✓ tall/small
12. What Are Character Traits?
A character‘s unique attributes
are called traits. They can either
refer to a character‘s appearance or
behaviour. Of course, traits are not
confined to literture but can also be
used in real life!
Examples are:
✓ honest/dishonest
✓ brave/anxious
✓ dreamer/down-to-earth
✓ tall/small
✓...
13. Character?
How Can You Analyse a
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
14. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
15. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
✓ name
16. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
✓ name
✓ a bundle of character traits
17. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
✓ name
✓ a bundle of character traits
✓ internal aspects: perceptions,
emotions, thoughts, ...
18. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
✓ name
✓ a bundle of character traits
✓ internal aspects: perceptions,
emotions, thoughts, ...
✓ external appearance
19. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
✓ name
✓ a bundle of character traits
✓ internal aspects: perceptions,
emotions, thoughts, ...
✓ external appearance
✓ activities
20. How Can You Analyse a
Character?
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/tornero/horribleharry.htm
You can analyse a character by
having a close look at his or her:
✓ name
✓ a bundle of character traits
✓ internal aspects: perceptions,
emotions, thoughts, ...
✓ external appearance
✓ activities
✓ speech
22. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
23. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
An author can employ four various
techniques to create a character:
24. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
An author can employ four various
techniques to create a character:
(1) the character‘s words/speech/
thoughts
25. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
An author can employ four various
techniques to create a character:
(1) the character‘s words/speech/
thoughts
(2) the character‘s appearance
26. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
An author can employ four various
techniques to create a character:
(1) the character‘s words/speech/
thoughts
(2) the character‘s appearance
(3) the character‘s actions
27. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
An author can employ four various
techniques to create a character:
(1) the character‘s words/speech/
thoughts
(2) the character‘s appearance
(3) the character‘s actions
(4) other people‘s thoughts about the
character
28. What is a
Characterisation?
The art of creating characters for a story by
the author is called characterisation.
An author can employ four various
techniques to create a character:
(1) the character‘s words/speech/
thoughts
(2) the character‘s appearance
(3) the character‘s actions
(4) other people‘s thoughts about the
character
29. Characters and
Their Foils
http://www.filmreference.com/Actors-and-Actresses-Ke-Le/Laurel-Stan-and-Oliver-Hardy.html
A character who serves as a
contrast to another character
(normally the main character) is
called a foil.
In forming a contrast to the
main character it emphasises
the main character‘s traits.
31. Major Character Types
A flat character is a simple one
whereas a round character represents
a complex individual with many
different facettes in appearance, emotion
and action.
32. Major Character Types
A flat character is a simple one
whereas a round character represents
a complex individual with many
different facettes in appearance, emotion
and action.
A static character does not change
throughout the novel, whereas a
dynamic character changes and
develops during the progress of the
story.
33. Major Character Types
A flat character is a simple one
whereas a round character represents
a complex individual with many
different facettes in appearance, emotion
and action.
A static character does not change
throughout the novel, whereas a
dynamic character changes and
develops during the progress of the
story.
A transparent character is fully
explained whereas an opaque
character remains mysterious to the
reader.
34. a Character?
Can the Setting Be
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35. Can the Setting Be
a Character?
https://sjsibsenglish12.wikispaces.com/Graveyard+and+Gravestones+by+Young+Ji
The setting of a story is often more
than simply the time and place when
and where the story happens!
36. Can the Setting Be
a Character?
https://sjsibsenglish12.wikispaces.com/Graveyard+and+Gravestones+by+Young+Ji
The setting of a story is often more
than simply the time and place when
and where the story happens!
Settings are locations for characters
in action. They provide a scenery
and an atmosphere characters
perceive and respond to. In this
sense they can be regarded and
analysed as characters.
