Narrative Theory
Characterization
Based on work by J. Sharpe
http://www.geocities.com/~sharpej/flibslit/charact.html
What is a character?
What is a character?
What is a character
What is a character trait?
What do we make of a
character who acts in
apparent opposition to his
“nature”-- that is, in
apparent opposition to his
recognizable traits?
When characters do unusual things…
• Look for a precursor
• Link the old traits and the new action
• Incorporate it into the characterization
as a new element
Vectors of Character Change
Fortune
• Change in physical environment along a
variety of continuua
• This kind of character change
dominates in unsophisticated literature
Knowledge
Morality
Morality
Morality
Morality
Morality
Morality
Morality
Morality
Vectors of Character Change
Presentation Prepared by:
Carolyn P. Henly
Meadowbrook High School
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
Carolyn_henly@ccpsnet.net