Characterization – the method a writer uses to develop the ...



CHARACTERIZATION

(the method a writer uses to develop the personality of a character.)

Direct – the writer makes direct statements about a character’s personality.

Indirect – the writer reveals a character’s personality through the character’s words, actions and what other character’s think and say about the character.

There are also different types of characters: antagonist and protagonist, dynamic and static.

Directions: Take the handout found in the folder. Fill in the blanks for each definition. (See if you can do it without looking at your definitions.) Then discuss all the characters listed below. Decide which character is dynamic/static. Put the character’s name in the appropriate “example box” on your handout.

Vera Claythorne General Macarthur Mr. Rogers

Dr. Armstrong Justice Wargraves Mrs. Rogers

Emily Brent Mr. Blore

Anthony Marston Mr. Lombard

Read over the examples of indirect/direct characterization found on your handout. On the back of your handout explain WHY these are examples of indirect and direct characterization. (Write in complete sentences.)

IRONY

**If you finish early, think about all the examples of IRONY found in the novel and record them on your paper.

Symbolism

(the use of images to represent internal realities)

Symbol: any object, person, place or experience that means more than what it is.

Discuss what these symbols might mean to the novel, And Then There Were None. Write down your ideas on your answer sheet.

-The Storm

-Food

-The Island

-The Poem

What are some other symbols you might discuss?

FORESHADOWING/POINT OF VIEW

(the use of clues by the author to prepare readers for events that will happen in the story)

*Record your answers on your answer sheet.

1. Find three examples of foreshadowing in the novel. Do not use all examples from the beginning. (

2. She stared up at the ceiling, stared at the big black hook in the middle of the room. She’d never noticed that hook before. The seaweed had hung from that. . .

She didn’t like the hook on that ceiling. It drew your eyes, fascinated you. . .a big black hook. . . .

➢ What is Vera trying to say here?

➢ What clues (as in specific words) are in this part of the book that foreshadow future events?

➢ What event is actually being foreshadowed here?

P.O.V. – What point of view is the novel in? What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading a novel in this P.O.V?

THEME

(the main idea of a story, novel, or play, usually expressed as a general statement)

Discussion: Find examples/events from And Then There Were None that supports the following themes. Record those examples on your answer sheet.

1. The Effects of Guilt on One's Conscience

2. The Danger of Reliance on Class Distinctions

3. Appearances are Deceiving

4. Concealment

5. Justice

Name________________________________ Date______________Block____

Directions: For each center record your thoughts/answers on this sheet. This will be a GREAT way to study for your test. Be thoughtful in your answers when appropriate.

Center 1: Symbolism

The Storm –

Food –

The Island –

The Poem -

Center 2: Foreshadowing

1. a.

b.

c.

2.

Center 3: Theme

1. The effect of Guilt on the Conscience

Example from the book to support theme:

_______________________________________________________________________________

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2. The Danger of Reliance on Class Distinctions

Examples from book to support theme:

_______________________________________________________________________________

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3. Appearances are Deceiving

Examples from book to support theme:

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

4. Concealment – Example from the book to support theme:

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

5. Justice – Examples from the book to support theme:

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Study Center

In this center take the time to make flashcards for each literary term found below. Look in your notes and reference section to find the definition.

foreshadowing

first person pt. of view

symbolism

omniscient pt. of view

theme

dynamic character

limited third pt. of view

static character

mood

setting

plot

Plot

(sequence of events in a story, novel, or play)

Directions: On the back of your answer sheet is a plot diagram. Fill in the boxes with the correct event(s) from the novel.

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