ENG 1120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ginger Nut, Nippers
22 Aug 2016
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In it"s most general literal sense, a character is a figure in a narrative. Characterization refers to the various means by which an author describes and develops characters in a literary work. Direct characterization: when an author explicitly describes a character, the author tells the reader what the character is like, very straightforward. Indirect characterization: characters are set forth by representations of their actions, thoughts, and feelings, the author is showing the reader what the character is right. In order for the reader to fully understand a character, the author must show thoughts and emotions as well as their physical and vocal appearance. There is no singular meaning within any given story; sometimes the meaning is elusive to the reader. We cannot determine whether our meaning is right or wrong, but we must ensure that we have enough evidence to support our supposed meaning to a story.
