ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The five methods are physical description, action, inner thoughts, reactions, and speech. We examined each method in a short example in order to have a good understanding of how authors use the various methods of characterization to develop the characters and create images for the audience.

Detailed explanation-2: -Speech: What a character says and how they say it; vernacular, accent, etc. Thoughts: What a character thinks and believes. Effects on Others: How a character interacts with and influences others. Actions: Everything a character does.

Detailed explanation-3: -Direct Characterization: The Five Elements The five elements-wood, fire, earth, water, and metal-are used throughout the novel as a unique tactic for telling us something upfront about the personalities of the characters we’re dealing with.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indirect characterization is when an author reveals a character’s traits through actions, thoughts, speech, etc., instead of saying it outright.