Character POV
What is perspective?
the way in which characters think about their world
What is first-person narration?
"I" tell the story.
What does a shared experience mean in literature?
the collective emotional and cultural connections formed when individuals participate in common activities or narratives, fostering a sense of community and understanding.
Why is it important to consider a character’s perspective?
To be able to come to an understanding. Demonstrate empathy.
How does perspective influence a character's actions?
Our different experiences shape the way we interact with the world.
How can an author suggest perspective without stating it directly?
Key words: I, me, my, you, him, they, proper nouns, character thoughts and actions.
How can different perspectives on the same event change its meaning?
The way one person experiences something may be different than the way another does. Individual experiences could be more positive or negative depending on our own histories.
How might a story change if told from a different character's perspective?
it can drastically change the reader's understanding of events, motivations, and even the overall tone of the narrative, as each character has their own unique viewpoint, biases, and level of knowledge about the situation, potentially revealing hidden aspects of the plot and adding depth to seemingly minor characters
How does a character’s background shape their perspective?
Setting, relationships, events can influence the way we experience events differently from others.
What is an example of indirect characterization?
a literary technique that reveals a character's personality and traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others.
"Show" not "tell"
Describe how perspective can create conflict between characters.
Situations and motivations can be interpreted differently.
What can we learn from characters with differing perspectives?
we can gain a deeper understanding of complex issues, develop empathy for others, challenge our own biases, and learn to see situations from multiple angles, ultimately leading to a more nuanced and informed perspective on the world around us.