Characters
The main character in a story.
Protagonist
What internal conflict does Roger experience after Mrs. Jones brings him home?
He struggles between wanting to run away and wanting to earn her trust.
Indirect or direct: She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but a hammer and nails.
Indirect
Shows things that give hints about the personality of a character.
Indirect Characterization
Describe what the letters in STEAL represent.
Speech Thoughts Effects Actions Looks
Any person, animal or creature in a story.
Character
Why did Roger sit on the far side of the room?
He wanted Mrs. Jones to trust him.
Direct or Indirect “Carlos was selfish and rude to everyone.”
Tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
Direct Characterization.
What effect does Mrs. Jones have on Roger?
At the beginning of the story he is afraid of her, but at the end of the story he trusts that she only wants to show him how to be a good person.
What does Mrs. Jones indirectly reveal about her past when she says " I were young once and I wanted things I could not get."
She also did bad things as a kid.
Harlem, NYC in the 1950s, 11:00 PM. This is what part of the plot structure?
The exposition
The force working against the main character is the:
antagonist
STEAL
What does Roger’s inability to express his feelings before leaving suggest?
He is overwhelmed with gratitude but unsure how to say it.
Roger goes through a change or transformation in the story. What type of character is he?
Dynamic
What is the inciting event of the "Thank You Ma'am."
Roger steals Mrs. Jones' pocketbook.
What causes Roger’s behavior to change from the beginning to the end of the story?
Mrs. Jones treats him with unexpected kindness and respect.
Characterization is the process that shows the __________ of a character.
personality of a character.
What character traits would you use to describe Roger and Mrs. Jones?
answers will vary
How does Mrs. Jones’s attitude toward Roger shift throughout the story?
She shifts from stern to caring as she understands him better.
How does Roger’s attitude change by the end of the story, and what prompts that change?
By the end of the story, Roger’s attitude changes from suspicion and shame to gratitude and respect.
What is the significance of Mrs. Jones leaving her purse out in the open?
She wants to test whether Roger has changed.
Olivia always held the door open for others.
Why might Mrs. Jones’s decision not to call the police be considered effective?
It teaches Roger responsibility in a more personal way.