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Freak the Mighty: A Character Study

Freak the Mighty: A Character Study. Lit Term Notes. Definition: the way in which an author reveals a character and their personality Characterization can be revealed through: Physical traits Thoughts Actions Dialogue said by the character Dialogue said about the character Setting

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Freak the Mighty: A Character Study

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  1. Freak the Mighty:A Character Study Lit Term Notes

  2. Definition: the way in which an author reveals a character and their personality • Characterization can be revealed through: • Physical traits • Thoughts • Actions • Dialogue said by the character • Dialogue said about the character • Setting ***Based on how a character is revealed, we can infer their personality traits.*** Characterization:

  3. Definition: when an author TELLS the reader directly what a character is like • Example: She had dark hair and dark eyes that matched her even darker intentions. (We know what kind of person she is because the author flat out tells us. We infer nothing.) ***As you become better readers, you will notice less direct characterization, as authors recognize your ability (and desire) to decide for yourself what kind of person a character is.*** Direct Characterization:

  4. Definition: when an author reveals a character by SHOWING the reader his/her personality • Examples: • Thoughts • Actions • Dialogue • Setting ***We INFER the character’s personality from indirect characterization*** Indirect Characterization:

  5. Sally was a Grade-A bully with a chip on her shoulder. Someone yelled, “Sally’s coming!” Everyone quickly shut their lockers and scattered from the hallway before Sally turned the corner, punching the wall with her already bloody hand on her way to the principal’s office. PRACTICE: Direct or indirect characterization?

  6. A. Ed Johnson scratched his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco’s newest engine performance diagnostic computer. The old mechanic hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of tools. B. “That Ed Johnson,” said Anderson, watching the old mechanic scratch his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco’s newest engine performance diagnostic computer. “He hasn’t got a clue about modern electronics. Give him a good set of tools and a stack of yellowing manuals with a carburetor needing repair, and he’d be happy as a hungry frog in a fly-field.” PRACTICE: Direct or indirect characterization?

  7. Definition: character whose main purpose is to offer a contrast to another character, usually the protagonist • http://www.shmoop.com/literature-glossary/foil.html • Example: Foil:

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