Character Traits
What do we call the qualities and attributes that make up a character's personality?
Character Traits
What does external characterization focus on?
outward appearance, actions, and behaviors
What do we analysis characters for?
For character traits
"I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me."
Ponyboy Curtis
the youngest member of the Greasers and idolizes his older brother, Ponyboy.
Sodapop Curtis
Give an example of an adjective that can be used to describe Johnny.
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What does internal characterization delve into?
thoughts, emotions, motivations, and inner qualities.
What character is known for being tough and protective of his younger brother?
Darry
"Things are rough all over."
Cherry
tough, rebellious, and fearless member of the Greasers who has a reputation for being trouble.
Dallas Winston, Dally
Which Character in The Outsiders is known for being tough and fearless, but also protective of his friends?
Dallas Winston (Dally)
Provide an example of external characterization for a character in The Outsiders.
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Provide an example of a character's actions from the novel that reveals a specific character trait.
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"We're pooer than the Socs and the middle class. I reckon we're wilder too?"
Two-Bit Mathews
caring and sensitive member of te Greasers who loves to draw pictures.
Johnny
This character's character traits include being intelligent, bookish. and feeling like an outsider within his own family.
Johnny Cade
Provide an example of internal characterization for a character in The Outsiders.
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How can we use our understanding of character traits to predict a character's actions or decision in a story?
knowing a character's traits can help us anticipate how the will react in different situations
"Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same Sunset."
Ponyboy
the leader of the Greasers and is known for his intelligence and determination.
Ponyboy
This character's character traits include being hot tempered and impulsive, but he also has a strong sense of justice.
Sodapop Curtis
Why is it important for authors to use both external and internal characterization techniques?
It helps readers understand, relate, and visualize characters more fully.
Describe one character's development or change in the first 3 chapters of the novel.
Johnny goes from being scared to killing someone
"Next time you want a broad, pick up your own kind."
Bob
fun-loving, wisecracking member of the Greasers who always carries a switchblade.
Two-Bit Matthews