Analyzing Character Development

Salvador with eyes the color of a caterpillar, Salvador of the crooked hair and crooked teeth, Salvador whose name the teacher cannot remember, is a boy who is no one’s friend, runs along somewhere in that vague direction where homes are the color of bad weather, lives behind a raw wood doorway, shakes the sleepy brothers awake, ties their shoes, combs their hair with water, feeds them milk and corn flakes from a tin cup in the dim dark of the morning.

Why can’t the teacher remember Salvador?

• He's always late to class.

• He isn't smart.

• He has too many teachers.

• He is the one overlooked in society

Salvador with eyes the color of a caterpillar, Salvador of the crooked hair and crooked teeth, Salvador whose name the teacher cannot remember, is a boy who is no one’s friend, runs along somewhere in that vague direction where homes are the color of bad weather, lives behind a raw wood doorway, shakes the sleepy brothers awake, ties their shoes, combs their hair with water, feeds them milk and corn flakes from a tin cup in the dim dark of the morning.

What is the purpose of the paragraph?

• To show the authors relationship with Salvador

• To characterize Salvador

• To show how destitute he is.

• To show why the teacher is concerned about Salvador.

Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.

• Characters have no impact on the development of themes

• Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story

• The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development

• Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.

What are some techniques for analyzing the development of themes in a literary work?

• Ignoring the symbols and focusing only on the plot

• Identifying recurring symbols and analyzing characters' actions and dialogue

• Analyzing the font and layout of the text

• Counting the number of pages in the book

What is character development?

• Analyzing how a character interacts with other characters.

• Analyzing how a character changes or says the same throughout the novel.

• Analyzing how a character influences the plot of the novel.

A dynamic character...

• stays the same throughout the novel.

• changes and grows throughout the novel.

What is characterization?

• How the author reveals the theme of a story

• How the author reveals a character’s personality

• Any part of the story that deals with a character

• A type of narration

“Spiderman is selfless” is an example of what kind of characterization?

• Indirect

• Direct

• Metaphorical

• Symbolism

“Spiderman rushes to save the girl despite the fact that the building is burning” is an example of what kind of characterization?

• Indirect

• Direct

• Metaphorical

• Symbolism

Batman walked in the classroom. All the students instantly became quiet and stared with wide eyes. He then took the time to high five all of the students.” is an example of what kind of characterization?

• Indirect

• Direct

• Metaphorical

• Symbolism