Elements of the Narrative: Characters
How do we readers draw conclusions about a character?
Character’s appearance Example: “On her small feet she wore a pair of quilted slippers…I realized how wobbly she was on her feet.” What does this character like to do? How do you know? | Character’s actions Example: “I thought Grandmother deserved an American-style bear hug. However, when I tried to put my arms around her, she stiffened in surprise…” What is different about these characters based on their actions, hugging and stiffened? |
What the character says and how he or she says it Example: “Looking ashamed, Grandmother flapped a hand in the air for me to go. ‘None of your business. Now get out.’” If you heard this character speaking, how would the words sound? | What other characters say Example: “By this point, I was in tears. ‘She’s taken everything else. Now she wants my toe-shoe ribbons.’” One character’s reaction is crying. What does the writer want us to think about the character taking (Grandmother)? |
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