Characterization Chart The Odyssey
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CHARACTERIZATION CHART- The Odyssey
Select a character from the Odyssey (pages 895-964 and use the chart below to complete a characterization for each character
you select. You may select up to 5 characters. They may be GODS, GODDESSES, or MORTALS
2-20 points per character (Points are based on the number of sentences)
Definition: Characterization is the method an author uses to acquaint the reader with the characters. Authors typically reveal the personality
traits of their characters in the following ways:
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Narrator’s statements- descriptions of the character’s physical traits and personality (telling)
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Character’s own actions— what the character does (showing)
Methods
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Character’s own speech & thoughts – what the character says (showing)
of
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Other characters’ actions & reactions to the character (showing)
character
-ization
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Other characters’ speech about or in response to the character (showing)
Trait
Evidence from Text
Explanation of evidence
Method of
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Characterization
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Character’s Name:
Character’s Name
Created by L. Clark-Burnell, 9/2002
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