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by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Let’s Talk About Characterization
What terms can we already use to talk about character?
-Physical appearance
-Attitudes
-Relationships
-Style/clothing/etc
-Adjectives that describe personality
-Using context, setting, symbolism to understand how characters change
Let’s Talk About Characterization
Where and how to we find information about characters?
- Author/narrator description- personality, attitude, behavior, style/interests
- Descriptions by other characters- Dialogue of that character- Interactions with other characters (actions & dialogue)- Behavior in various situations (actions & dialogue)
Let’s Get Academic
Dynamic Character
A character that changes over the course of the story
(usually as a result of the events of the plot)
Static Character
A character that doesn’t change during a story (despite the events that happen in the
plot).
Consider Some Examples
More Awesome TermsRound Character
A character with multiple personality traits and several sides to his/her personality.
Flat CharacterA character that has only 1
character trait or only 1 side to his/her personality.
These characters are usually dynamic.
These characters are often static, BUT it is possible for a character to develop from flat
to round. Doing so makes him/her dynamic!!
Consider Some Other Examples
Han: Dynamic
Chewbacca:Flat & Static
Hermione: Round & Dynamic
Draco:Seems flat and static at first.
In later books we learn more about him and he becomes “rounder”.
Then in the final books he acts in a way that suggests a change in character - he has become dynamic!
One More TermCharacter Foil
A character acts as a contrast for another
character in order to highlight a specific trait or characteristic.
Not this:
Recognizing Foils
What characteristics are highlighted by the contrast of these two characters?
Group Work
• Work with a partner to name specific characters from The Great Gatsby who relate to each of these literary terms.
• Once you name these characters, please make sure to provide textual evidence (quotes) that support how you characterized each character.
“I’m Gatsby...I thought you knew, old sport.” (48)