Characterization
This type of characterization happens when an author tells you something about a character.
Direct characterization
This type of hero may be pure, innocent, and self-sacrificing.
Classic Hero
This is the name for the character who opposes the protagonist.
Antagonist
Sleeping Beauty
The Princess
This character doesn't rely on anyone else to help her. She's gotten where she is because of her own success.
The Independent/Self-Made Woman
Give an example of direct characterization.
Any physical feature or personality trait stated outright.
A ___________ hero was once virtuous, but has since changed because of a situation or event.
Fallen
This character is pure evil.
Squidward
The Skeptic
This character tries to sexually motivate the protagonist
The Seductress
This happens when a reader finds out about a character through their thoughts, actions, etc.
Indirect characterization
An example of this hero might be Batman, as he is a loner who is typically lost in his own thoughts.
Byronic hero
This character inadvertently leads the main character off his/her path.
Contagonist
Grandmother Willow from Pocahontas
This character typically serves as a love interest for a male protagonist, especially when he realizes she's "been there all along!"
The Girl Next Door
Name an example of indirect characterization.
Various
This type of hero thinks it's okay to break the law if it's for the greater good.
A negative character who still has some sort of redeeming quality is called a(n) _________
Anti-villain
Romeo or Juliet
The Love Interest
This character takes on a teacher or mentor role, typically to a young hero.
The Guardian/Sage
Do stories tend to have more direct or indirect characterization, and why?
More indirect; an author isn't going to just reveal everything straight up. We as readers have to find out what characters are like.
Name one example of three out of the four heroes - classic, anti, fallen, and byronic.
Various
Why aren't tricksters considered evil?
They are more funny, class-clown type characters. They're not actually bad guys.
Lightning McQueen
Anthropomorphic
This character is typically motivated by some sort of jealousy or ill-will toward the protagonist.
The Evil Stepmother/Woman