1. Use “Characterization Assignment Handout - Chart style.” (File attached) to complete the assignment for this lesson. You will:
2. Consider the stories we have read so far this term.
3. Find three quotes in the story that are examples of characterization (revealing traits). Remember that character traits are long-lasting, like “Shy,” or “Friendly,” but not moods like “Sad,” or “Angry.” Your three quotes can come from the same story or different stories and you may use more than one quote for the same character, or all of your quotes can be about different characters.
4. See the examples on the attachments as guides and then include three quotes of your own.
5. You will type on one of the two documents (chart or bullet points), save it, and submit it to assignment listed directly below these instructions.
Here is a list of stories:
"A & P"
"The Man Who Was Almost a Man"
"A Worn Path"
"A Rose of Emily"
"The Lottery"
“Battle royal”
Choose a dynamic character from a story in this week’s lesson. Find three quotes in the story that are examples of characterization (revealing traits). Remember that character traits are long-lasting, like “Shy,” or “Friendly,” but not moods like “Sad,” or “Angry.” Your three quotes can come from the same story or different stories and you may use more than one quote for the same character, or all of your quotes can be about different characters. See the examples below as guides and then include three quotes of your own. You will type on this document (or the alternate document), save it, and submit it to assignment space in the lesson. Story Title Character Name Character Trait Quote & Page # Explanation of how quote shows trait (2-3 sentences for each) Type of characterization “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Connie Vain “She had a quick nervous giggling habit of craning her neck to glance into mirrors or checking other people’s faces to make sure her own was all right.” P. 205 She makes a habit of looking into mirrors, showing that one of her primary interests is her appearance. Being almost obsessed with appearances reveals that Connie is vain. Indirect; Narration “A Good Man is Hard to Find” Grandmother Selfish “She didn’t intend for the cat to be left alone in the house for three days because he would miss her too much…” p. 494 Even though her son does not want to travel with the car, and no one else in the family is aware that the cat is there, she brings the cat with her and hides it in her luggage, showing her disregard for others’ wishes. Indirect; Narration “A Good Man is Hard to Find” June Star Bratty “I wouldn’t live in a broken-down place like this for a million bucks!” p. 495 June Star is judgmental and critical of another person’s home, showing a bratty attitude. Indirect; Dialogue