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Dialogue and Characterization

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Character Review

Protagonist: Main character of a story

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Examples: Charlie Gordon, Anne Frank, Woody

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*Does not have to be the GOOD GUY- the protagonist is the character the reader is following in the story.

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Character Review

Which character in The Giver is the protagonist?

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Character Review

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Antagonist- the FORCE working against the main character.

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  • Could be the BAD GUY, but not always.
  • Could be something such as time, or the character working against himself.

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Character Review

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Who is the antagonist of The Giver?

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Dynamic vs. Static Character

A dynamic character goes through a CHANGE.

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  • How do Woody, Buzz, and Sid CHANGE in Toy Story?

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A static character does NOT CHANGE.

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  • How does Andy’s mom stay the same?

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Dynamic vs. Static Character Review

Which character in The Giver is dynamic?

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Dynamic vs. Static Character Review

Which character in The Giver is static?

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Round vs. Flat Character

A round character has a fully developed personality.

  • Protagonists are always round.
  • The reader gets to know the character.

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A flat character is not fully developed.

  • A flat character is one sided and often a stereotype.
  • Ex) The annoying little sister.

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Round vs. Flat Character

Which character is round?

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Round vs. Flat Character

Which character is flat?

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Direct Characterization

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Example:

–“The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”

–Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.”

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  • the author or narrator makes direct statements about a character’s traits.
  • The author TELLS us about the character’s personality.

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Indirect Characterization

  • the author or narrator SHOWS a character’s traits through his or her actions and speech.

Example:

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"Johnny gulped and got a little pale, but he said, "You heard me. Leave her alone." (The Outsiders)

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Explanation: This quote SHOWS that Johnny is nervous in this situation.

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STEAL Method of Indirect Characterization

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Speech

Thoughts

Effect on others

Actions

Looks

This is how indirect characterization is shown.

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Watch the clip.

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What is an example of DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION of Nemo’s father, Marlin?

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What is an example of INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION of Nemo’s father, Marlin?

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Dialogue Notes

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Dialogue

  • Di- means two
    • Words spoken in a text, usually a conversation between two or more people

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  • Mono- one
    • Monologue- a long speech by one character

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Dialogue can propel/move action along in a story

  • Dialogue can cause a character to have a change of heart.
  • Dialogue shows what a character is thinking or feeling.
  • Dialogue shows connections between characters that help move the plot along.
  • Dialogue provides the reader with necessary information.

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Dialogue Review

What is the purpose of the following dialogue from The Giver?

“Male,” Father said. “He’s a sweet little male with a lovely disposition. But he isn’t growing as fast as he should, and he doesn’t sleep soundly. We have him in the extra care section for supplementary nurturing, but the committee’s beginning to talk about releasing him.”

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Plot and Subplot

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SUBPLOT:

  • A supporting side story within the plot�
  • Often involves supporting characters�
  • Example: In Beauty and the Beast, the subplot is Gaston trying to woo Belle.

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SUBPLOT:

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Which of the following is a SUBPLOT in The Giver?

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