DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect using speech: "I hate school. I hate my teachers. I hate my classes." Direct: The character is a negative person.
This type of character is one dimensional and fits easy into stereotypes.
Flat!
What is an example of direct characterization?
Ex. Johnny is a mean boy.
What are the 5 parts of indirect characterization?
Says
Thinks
Effect on others
Action
Looks
Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how a character effects others.
"The boy glared as his sister as she ate his dessert."
This type of character changes as a result of the plot
Dynamic.
"The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother." Explain what this direct characterization says about the boy and then the girl. Don't think too hard one this one, it's easy!
The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.
When a mother told her son and daughter they were going to spending their summer at camp, the daughter became angry and pouted. The son said, "Hey! It's okay, we can have lots of fun at camp this summer! I love being outside!" What does this indirect characterization say about the son?
The boy is positive, upbeat, etc. All of these are direct characterizations about the son. "Happy" is NOT a direct characterization. "Happy" is a feeling.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Samantha sat in front of a mirror looking at herself, "What does he see in me?" She wondered.
Samantha is self-conscious and worried about her looks and what others think of her.
Give an example of indirect characterization using thoughts. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect.
This type of character DOES not change throughout the plot
Give a direct characterization for Nnaemeka's father.
Nnaemeka's father is very traditional.
Give an indirect characterization about Nnaemeka.(School appropriate.)
Nnaemeka struggles to live a modern life while also respecting his traditional upbringing.
Give an indirect characterization using an example of what a character DOES. (Action)
Indirect: The little girl left the game with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face. Direct: The little girl is not enjoying herself.
This type of character is multi-dimensional and hard to fit into any stereotype.
Give three examples of direct characterizations about the characters in Marriage is a private affair. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Nnaemeka's father is very traditional. Nene is a city girl. Nnaemeka is both modern and traditional
Give three indirect characterizations about the characters in Marriage is a private affair. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Nnaemeka struggles to live a modern lifestyle while having a traditional upbringing. Nene doesn't understand the IBO culture. Nnaemeka's father is upset that Nnaemeka won't marry the women he arranged.
Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Teacher discretion.
Give three indirect characterizations using LOOKS
Teacher discretion.
What was the word for a gift or for money given to a bride/groom for the right to marry the other
DOWRY