Direct vs Indirect Characterization
Is this Indirect or Direct characterization: "He had a pink, sweltering face, the color of strawberry ice cream."
What is direct characterization?
A free spirit: follows whims and dreams, questions the way things are done.
Who is Clarisse?
What makes Montag start questioning the importance of books?
Meeting Clarisse and/or her death.
"You're one of the few who put up with me. That's why I think it's so strange you're a fireman, it just doesn't seem right for you, somehow."
Who is Clarisse?
Traits that an author explicitly reveals about a character in a text.
What is direct characterization?
Tracks down and punishes those who defy the anti-book law by injecting a poison that paralyzes them.
Who is the Hound?
What two characters can contribute to the theme of "Knowledge vs. Ignorance"?
Who are Faber and Mildred?
"Montag, take my word for it, I've had to read a few in my time, to know what I was about, and the books say nothing! Nothing you can teach or believe. They're about non-existent people, figments of imagination, if they're fiction.
Who is Mildred?
What is the purpose of using direct and indirect characterization?
What is to have the readers have a better understanding of characters and their motivations.
Oblivious, does not want to make trouble. Easily persuaded about how things in society should be.
Who is Mildred?
How does Mildred's attitude toward books reflect the society in which she lives?
Society values entertainment over education.
"A book is a loaded gun in the house next door. Burn it. Take the shot from the weapon. Breach man's mind. Who knows who might be the target of the well-read man? Me? I won't stomach them for a minute."
Who is Captain Beatty?
Is this an example of Indirect or Direct characterization: : "He wanted above all, like the old joke, to shove a marshmallow on a stick in the furnace, while the flapping pigeon-winged books died on the porch and lawn of the house."
What is indirect characterization?
Enforces censorship, has a deep understanding of literature. Uses intellect to control and challenge characters.
Who is Captain Beatty?
How does Montag develop the theme of "Questioning authority"?
By exploring what is banned, pushing and deeply questions the conventions of his society.
"It’s not the books you need, it’s some of the things that once were in books."
Who is Faber?
Provide an example of indirect characterization for Montag.
"There must be something in books, things we can't imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don't stay for nothing."
"He wanted above all, like the old joke, to shove a marshmallow on a stick in the furnace, while the flapping pigeon-winged books died on the porch and lawn of the house."
"He felt his heart pounding like a trapped bird"
"His head turned like a stove carving to the dark place next door"
And any other quotes that may be found
Confused: changes by what is presented. Questions how things in society are functioning.
Who is Montag?
How does characterization impact theme throughout the novel?
Characterization serves as a driving force for decisions. Impacts how characters think about certain situations.
"There must be something in books, things we can't imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don't stay for nothing."
Who is Montag?