PPT-Characterization: Anti-Hero

When the main character is deeply flawed lacking in the attributes we most often associate with heroism we have the antihero The antihero is often a reluctant hero who does not consider himself capable of accomplishing the goal . The process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character.. Two methods:. Direct characterization. Indirect characterization. Definition:. Characterization Methods. Direct Characterization. Ordinary World. The Odyssey begins in Ithaca, King Odysseus’ home. Where he lives with his wife Penelope and newborn son Telemachus.. The Call to Adventure. Odysseus’ call . to adventure begins with the Trojan war. When the Trojans attack the Greeks, Odysseus must travel to Troy to lead the armies in battle.. DIRECT. CHARACTERIZATION. The . Donkey . in the Lion's . Skin. One . day, . a donkey . found a . lion's . skin left in the forest by a hunter, and wishing to amuse himself and to feel powerful, put it on, scaring all the animals he met on his way. . The Classic Hero. Goes . on a quest to achieve some good . which benefits . other . people.. Perhaps . they are rescuing a maiden in distress or preventing a dastardly villain from ruling the world. .. Vocabulary. Hero/Heroine. : . The main, . sympathetic character . Typically shows . admirable . traits such as: . idealism, courage, and . integrity. Anti-hero: . A . central character . who . lacks traditional heroic qualities such as courage, physical prowess, and fortitude. . Protagonist and Antagonists. A protagonist is the main character, the essential or prime personal character in a text, . movie, play.. The antagonist is the main character's chief opponent.. Why do we have heroes?. Characterization-. the method a writer uses to develop the . personality. of . a. . character.. Four elements of characterization are: . . 1) appearance. 2) character’s actions/speech. 3) character’s thoughts/feelings. . Definitions. Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters. . There are two types of characterization: direct and indirect. . Direct Characterization . . Creating Characters. . Direct Characterization. . Indirect Characterization. . How Do Writers Introduce You to Their Characters?. Feature Menu. Characterization. Have you ever gotten to know a character so well that you were a little sad when the story was over?. The Separation. Initiation and Transformation. The Return. Why study the Hero’s Journey?. It is the pattern of human experience.. Every challenge we face in life is a journey.. It is a process of self discovery.. “. A man doesn’t become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall.” – . Aristotle. Remember this…. Tragic hero = protagonist who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her downfall. An . epic hero . is the central figure in a long narrative that reflects the values and heroic ideals of a particular society.. . Qualities of an Epic Hero. On a quest to accomplish something. Possesses superhuman or superior strength. Protagonist. Antagonist. Static Character . Dynamic Characters. Anti-Hero. Cameo. Foil. Exposition. Flashback. Climax. Archetype. Protagonist. The principal character in a film. The hero of a story. . . – . the way an author reveals the special qualities and personalities of a character in a story, making the character believable. . Analyzing Character Traits. We try to figure out what a character in a book is like by paying attention to the clues the author gives us. This is called “.