CHARACTER EVOLUTION IN LORD OF

THE FLIES

Dynamic vs. Static Characterswww.etymonline.com

Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are:

Static characters •Dynamic characterswww.etymonline.com

Static characters

that do not experience basic character changes during the course of the story.

Dynamic characters

• that experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events.

Your Goal

A story’s characters fall within a range—from very static characters that experience no change to

very dynamic characters that undergo one or more major changes.

Your job is to chart this growth. Chapter 1-6 then Chapters 7-12

Part One: Filling Out the OrganizerCharacter Development

Defining Moments for CharacterStep One

1. Focusing on chapters 1-6, choose five defining moments for your character. In other words, choose five moments from the novel that changed your character in a significant way.

Where do I get these moments?

This should have been done in class prior for essay development.

http://gv.pl/pdf/lord_of_the_flies.pdf From the book: chapters 1-6 or beyond if

you are further Or

Many internet sources: Google: e.g., “Lord of the Flies” Ralph/Roger/Jack quotes

Step Two

2. Find a quote to support each defining moment. Don’t forget to include the page number!

Step Three

3. Briefly describe the way in which each moment changed your character.

Step Four

4. Note whether your moment was “low,” “medium,” or “high.” Low moments changed your character in a negative way, high moments improved your character, and medium moments were neutral.

LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH

This correlates to the visual character development chart we will be creating.

REMINDER!!!

5. Remember to keep your moments in chronological order (don’t skip back and forth in time).

Why?

Part Two: Creating Your Chart

Go to www.kennethmhill.com

English 10Lord of the FliesClick on characterization chart

Step One

Enter a title for your map and the name of each member in your group. Click “next.”

Step Two

Under “What items are going to list?” choose “Scene.” Then click “next.”

Step Three

For “How do you want to rate your items?” choose “High/Medium/Low.” Click “next.”

Step Four

Now you will write about your moments! Write “Number 1” in the “Scene” box, since this is your first defining moment.

Step Five

Write a short label for your moment in the “Topic” box. For example, “Ralph is elected leader.”

Step Six

Write your quote and page number in the Description” box.

Step Seven You may choose a picture

if one is appropriate for your moment.

Choose “add an entry” to create your “Number 2” moment. Repeat for all five of your moments.

Step Eight

Once each moment has been entered, click “finished.” (Use the back button if you need to double-check your work.)

Reflection Essay

*You may notice that there is no section on the chart for explaining your moments.

You will explain your moments in your reflection essay, so keep your Charting Evolution Organizer!

Step Nine How to save

Center your chartPress ALT+PRNTSCRN at same time

Go to Start, All Programs, AccessoriesChoose PAINTPress CTRL+ V at the same time

Contd.

Choose Save, Name your chart Save as type: choose Gif Choose location to save (e.g, Save on

desktop) Go to www.kennethmhill.com Choose student email Sign in Create new mail Send to Khill@hartdistrict.org Attach map and send

Any Questions?

Due Dates Chart due chapters 1-6: 12.07.12 (Friday) Chapters 4-6 and 7-9 quiz due on Monday Complete chart due: 1-12: 12.14.12 (Friday) Essay due (12.17.12) No late work Final over ch. 10-12 with cumulative Latin and

grammar