TKAM Character Lesson plan
- 2. What is characterization? It is the creation of the image of a fictional person. It generates plot and is reveled by… • Actions • Speech • Thoughts • Appearance MAXnotes to Guide to Literary Terms, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 3. What is character development? It is the changes and growth a character experiences throughout a story • Age • Story changes It is influenced by… • Moral dilemmas • Climax and resolution
- 4. Character Identification First type of character: major • The plot revolves around them. • They develop the most in the story. • They are present in almost every part. Phillip Yarborough, Major vs. Minor Characters, March 13th, 2011 via Better Lesson, Creative Commons Attribution.
- 5. Character Identification Second type of character: minor •They complement the majors. • They have little or no actual development. • They aren’t required in the whole story. Phillip Yarborough, Major vs. Minor Characters, March 13th, 2011 via Better Lesson, Creative Commons Attribution.
- 6. • Write down as many characters as you can. Choose your • Ask yourself top 2 and How important we’ll do a are they? class vote! Would the story work without them?
- 7. Major Characters in To Kill A Mockingbird 1) Scout Finch -She is the narrator 2) Atticus Finch -He influences Scout the most
- 8. Characterization Analysis She is clearly a tomboy. - short hair, always wears pants. - implies confidence, independence She fights (literally) for her beliefs. - believes goodness and truth will always win Her bond with Atticus makes her mature - reflects him in many ways - good morals and intelligence
- 9. How does she grow? Tom’s trial shows her life isn’t always fair - It didn’t matter that Atticus proved his innocence. Tom’s death shows her how to be a lady - She sees the way Aunt Alex holds herself together
- 10. Characterization Analysis He is a lawyer, in and outside of the home - Believes in justice and equality - Agrees to defend Tom He is older than the other dads - Both in age and maturity - He is a single parent He believes in hard work and good morals - Always listens to both sides of the story - Has a clear set of rules for the kids
- 11. How does he grow? His parenting grows after his experiences with Ewell’s - He starts out distant and harsh. - Takes his own advice to “walk around in someone else’s skin” to connect with his kids. Tom’s trial proves how truly humble he is - He proves his case but still loses. - He refuses to fight Bob Ewell.
- 12. Why are minor characters important? • Write down why minors are important • Give at least three reasons • Let’s share! Key Points… 1. They help move the plot 2. They keep the story interesting. 3. They provide characterization for major characters
- 13. Minor Characters in To Kill A Mockingbird Basically all other characters are minor characters. The ones to focus on are… Bob Ewell and Tom Robinson
- 14. • Key Characterizations o He is the antagonist o He attacks Scout, giving development to her and Atticus o He dies, giving the reader a sense of accomplishment o He is the symbol for “white trash” in the south. o He stands for everything wrong in the south: racism, abuse, power, etc.
- 15. • Key Characterizations o He is essentially a victim o His trial and death are what forces Scout to grow up. o He is portrayed as the “typical, dangerous, lying black man” o He is really a pawn to the white man. o His attempted escape is a symbol of him finally taking over his own fate.
- 16. •Two types of characters: major and minor •Characterization: what the story tells us about a character. •Development: how a character changes in a story. • Look for key plot points to find character development