Characters
Roger
Mrs. Bates
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Direct/Indirect Characterization
100
Who are the main characters in the short story? 

Mrs. Luella Bates and Roger

100

What did Roger try to do in the beginning of the story to Mrs. Luella bates? 

Steal her purse

100

List three of Mrs. Jones character traits 

Kind-hearted, generous, strong, tough...

100

While in Mrs. Jones house Roger looked at the ______ but decided to stay. 

a. closet b. window c. door d. television

c. door
100

What is indirect characterization?

The author shows you who the character is through their actions, looks, effect on others etc. 

200

Who is the protagonist in the story? Why

Mrs. Luella Bates because she is the main character who tries to help Roger...

200

Why does Roger want to steal Mrs. Luella Bate's bag? 

To buy shoes

200

What was Mrs. Luella Bates carrying on her shoulder?

A purse

200

What does Mrs. Jones give Roger? 

$10

200

What is direct characterization?

The author tells you directly about the character.

300

Who is the antagonist in the story? Why? 

Roger because he tries to steal from Mrs. Jones and opposes her.

300

Describe Roger's character traits. 

Scared, Troubled, young, lonely etc. 

300

Who was walking with Mrs. Luella Bates on her way home? 

She was walking alone

300

Where did Mrs. Luella Bates take Rogers? 

To her home

300

Is this sentence direct or indirect characterization- The boy’s teeth rattled as she shook him.

Indirect- the boy is scared, nervous

400

Who is a static character in the story? Why?


Mrs. Luella Bates because she is always a tough and generous woman.

400

How was Roger physically describes? 

Thin, skinny, frail

400

How was Mrs. Luella Bates physically described? 

A big large woman, with a big purse

400

Why does Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones purse?

He wants to buy blue suede shoes.

400

Is this sentence direct or indirect characterization-  One late night, a large woman named Mrs. Jones was walking alone

Direct Characterization- She is a large woman.

500

Who is a dynamic character is in the story? 

Roger because in the beginning he believes stealing is okay but at the end of the story, he realizes he doesn't need to steal to get what he wants.

500

How does Roger feel at the end of the story?

Regretful, changed, grateful, sorry..

500

Why does Mrs. Bates take Roger into her house?

She wants to help Roger and teach him a lesson.

500

What tried to happen when Roger tried to steal Mrs. Luella Bates purse? 

Roger fell over

500

Is this sentence direct or indirect characterization- Then she picked him up by his shirt and shook him hard.

Indirect characterization- She is strong and tough. 

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