Characterization in Monster

Please turn in your homework for participation credit (turn in to the in-box!)


As we listen to Monster, please read along (eyes should scan the page). At various points in the reading, we'll stop to write notes about characterization.

 

Characters in novels, plays, stories, etc. are developed through CHARACTERIZATION.

 

CHARACTERIZATION: is what a character:

• Says (dialogue)
• Says about another character (dialogue)
• Does (actions)
• Thinks or feels

As you read along, please pay attention to:

1. What STEVE HARMON says about himself.
2. What other characters say about STEVE HARMON
3. What STEVE HARMON does (his actions)
4. What STEVE HARMON thinks or feels

Since this is a written from Steve's POINT OF VIEW (POV) as a "notebook" and a film script, you will likely find this information:

• When Steve talks
• When others talk to Steve
• In the stage directions (his actions) or in the notebook section of the book (his thoughts/feelings)

HOMEWORK: None.