Characterization Chart Name: There are two ways in which we, the readers, learn about the characters in a novel. Direct Characterization where the writer makes direct statements about a character’s personality and tells what the – character is like. (“Tells”) Indirect Characterization where the writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that – character’s thoughts, words, and actions AND where the writer reveals information about a character by how other characters respond to that character, including what they think and say about him. (“Shows”) S.E. Hinton uses both of characterization when describing her characters. Character Direct Characterization (page #) Indirect Characterization (page #) Ponyboy Sodapop Darry Steve Two-Bit Dally Johnny
Characterization Chart Name: There are two ways in which we, the readers, learn about the characters in a novel. Direct Characterization – where the writer makes direct statements about a character’s personality and tells what the character is like. (“Tells”) Indirect Characterization – where the writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that character’s thoughts, words, and actions AND where the writer reveals information about a character by how other characters respond to that character, including what they think and say about him. (“Shows”) S.E. Hinton uses both of characterization when describing her characters. Character Direct Characterization (page #) Indirect Characterization (page #) Ponyboy Sodapop Darry Steve Two-Bit Dally Johnny
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