There are three main methods of characterizing characters in a story: 1) The author directly tells the reader about the character's traits or emotions. 2) The character's own actions and words reveal their personality. 3) How other characters interact with and talk about the character provides insight into who they are.

1. Characterization The way an author establishes a character

2. Methods of characterization:

3. Method 1: Author tells the reader directly! “”As he crosses the stage, his exhaustion is apparent.”

4. Method 2: Actions and words of the character “I won’t have you mending stockings in this house!”

5. Method 3: Actions and words of others toward the character “I’ve wanted to talk to you about Dad for a long time, Biff. Something’s—happening to him. He---talks to himself.”