Stargirl Characterization Chart

CHARACTERIZATION CHART

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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Methods of character-ization

Narrator’s statements- descriptions of the character’s physical traits and personality (telling)

·       Character’s own actions— what the character does (showing)

·       Character’s own speech & thoughts – what the character says (showing)

·      Other characters’ actions & reactions to the character (showing)

·      Other characters’ speech about or in response to the character (showing)

Trait	Evidence from Text	Page #	Explanation of evidence	Method of Characterization
Character’s Name: Stargirl
Courageous	"I wont sing to you."  "Happy Birthday."	27	It was Hillari Kimble's birthday tomorrow and she told Stargirl not to sing.  Stargirl agreed. The next day Stargirl	Stargirl said it
Thoughtful
Creative