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Explore the intricate process of character development using the Campbell Method. Dive into how characters evolve through their actions, words, impact on others, internal reactions, external perceptions, motives, senses, and psychological complexities. Uncover the nuanced layers that shape fictional personas.
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Literary Elements Character Development
Characterization: Campbell Method • By action of the character • By speech of the character • By effect of the character upon other characters • By the character’sown reactions to persons, things, and surrounding circumstances • By reporting what other characters say about the character • By explaining the traits and motives of the character • By describing the character (five senses) • By analyzing the psychological processes of the character
Campbell Method • Action: • Pete slunk out of the battle. • Speech: • “Hiya, pardner!” • Effect on others • Her beauty was breath-taking. • Character’s own reactions • John adored her, especially in blue. • What other characters say • Said Tom, “Of course Sam is a genius!” • Traits and motives • He loved good food. • Describing (5 senses) • He had blue eyes, spoke with a Southern accent, smelled of the smoke-house, and his muscles were hard as nails. • Psychological processes • He was unable to overcome his shyness, which was the result of his being the son of a famous and terribly egotistical father.