Characterization
- Introduction
- show/film where the character appears
- general information about him/her
- outer appearance
- at least three character traits
- Conclusion: sum up the result
- Prove statements with quotes, explanations and examples
- direct (explicit) Character traits are directly expressed by the author like "he shows sympathy"
- indirect (implicit) Character traits are shown by behaviour like "she gives compliments" => nice
- flat and round (complex) characters
Phrases
- X appears to be...
- X is mainly characterised by...
- X has many positive/negative characteristics...
- As fas as her character is concerned, it can be said...
- Another essential quality of...
- This behaviour indicates that...
- This character trait becomes apparent when...