Tuesday, November 14th

Characterization: The manner/method in which an author creates a character. Asking HOW and WHY an author develops a character in the manner in which it is created. 

Method of performing characterization:
1. Carefully pick an adjective that you feel describes the character. Think to the personality of the character, versus physical. (Often the physical description supports the personality characterization).
2. Ask yourself why you named this characteristic....
3. What textual evidence supports the conclusion of this adjective.
4. Ask what is the reasoning that the author creates the character with this specific personality trait? How does it serve the meaning of the text? How is this character "working" for this text?
5. Rinse and repeat... pick another adjective.

Go through the characterization process, twice, with three major characters of Hidden Figures. You will have two character traits per character.

• Dorthy Vaughan
• Katherine Johnson
• Mary Jackson
• Paul Stafford
• Al Harrison

Put in your notes.

FOR THURSDAY: Be up through chapter 22 in Hidden Figures. Be ready for literature circle.