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CharacterThe Elements of Fiction
G-EN270 INTRO TO FICTION
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“Character is plot, plot is character.”
—F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Conflict ::We will not remain long interested in impersonal forces; we demand character
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Conflict :: Character v. character
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Conflict :: Character v. character
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• Julian v. his mother
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Conflict :: Character v. character
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• Julian v. his mother
• Norma Jean v. Leroy
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Conflict :: Character v. character
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• Julian v. his mother
• Norma Jean v. Leroy
• Norma Jean v. her mother
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Conflict :: Character v. external forces
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Conflict :: Character v. external forces
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• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Randy’s death
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Conflict :: Character v. external forces
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• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Randy’s death
• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Leroy’s accident
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Conflict :: Character v. external forces
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• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Randy’s death
• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Leroy’s accident
• Olenka v. Fate
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Conflict :: Character v. external forces
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• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Randy’s death
• Leroy and Norma Jean v. Leroy’s accident
• Olenka v. Fate
• Wing v. societal norms
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Conflict :: Character v. internal forces
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Conflict :: Character v. internal forces
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• Eveline v. guilt, love, responsibility
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Conflict :: Character v. internal forces
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• Eveline v. guilt, love, responsibility
• Julian v. ego, blindness to reality
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Conflict :: Character v. internal forces
AR340 WEB-BASED DESIGN
• Eveline v. guilt, love, responsibility
• Julian v. ego, blindness to reality
• Olenka v. Fate
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Climax ::The reversal or moment of insight is evident in change (or lack of change) in characters
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Climax ::
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Climax ::
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• Eveline’s inability to act
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Climax ::
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• Eveline’s inability to act
• Julian’s recognition of his dependence
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Climax ::
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• Eveline’s inability to act
• Julian’s recognition of his dependence
• Norma Jean grasping her independence
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Climax ::
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• Eveline’s inability to act
• Julian’s recognition of his dependence
• Norma Jean grasping her independence
• Olenka realizing the depths of unconditional, maternal love
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Motivation ::The whys and hows strong enough to effect the alleged change in character
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Unity ::Need for unity is greatest in presentation of character. Characters must be plausible, command reader’s belief.
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Significance ::We’re most interested in people. The meaning we take from stories concerns human nature, human conduct.
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Types ::
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Types ::
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• Flat
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Types ::
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• Flat
• Stock
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Types ::
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• Flat
• Stock
• Static
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Types ::
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Types ::
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• Round/Complex
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Types ::
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• Round/Complex
• Wide range of emotions
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Types ::
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• Round/Complex
• Wide range of emotions
• Contradictions, self-doubts, indecision
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Types ::
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• Round/Complex
• Wide range of emotions
• Contradictions, self-doubts, indecision
• Characteristics that mark them as unique individuals
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Types ::
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• Round/Complex
• Wide range of emotions
• Contradictions, self-doubts, indecision
• Characteristics that mark them as unique individuals
• Dynamic
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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• Direct characterization—telling
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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• Direct characterization—telling
• What the narrative voice tells readers about the character
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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• Direct characterization—telling
• What the narrative voice tells readers about the character
“Ted Lavender…was scared”
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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• Indirect characterization—showing
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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• Indirect characterization—showing
• What the dramatized scenes show us about character
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Methods :: Author’s toolbox
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• Indirect characterization—showing
• What the dramatized scenes show us about character
“Ted Lavender…carried tranquilizers…six or seven ounces of premium dope…thirty-four rounds [of ammunition for the M-79 grenade launcher instead of the typical load of twenty-five rounds]”
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Ways of showing character ::
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
• Actions, choices, decisions
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
• Actions, choices, decisions
• Dialogue
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
• Actions, choices, decisions
• Dialogue
• Habits
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
• Actions, choices, decisions
• Dialogue
• Habits
• What others say
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Ways of showing character ::
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• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
• Actions, choices, decisions
• Dialogue
• Habits
• What others say
• How other characters treat, respond to
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Ways of showing character ::
AR340 WEB-BASED DESIGN
• Names
• Physical features/ characteristics
• Clothing, dress
• Possessions
• Actions, choices, decisions
• Dialogue
• Habits
• What others say
• How other characters treat, respond to
• Self-portrait, thoughts
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