The document describes the characters in the story "Marigolds". The major character is Lizabeth, who starts out as a child with simple thoughts but matures to have more compassion over the course of the story. The antagonist is Ms. Lottie, while Lizabeth's parents serve as subordinate characters who influence her understanding through events like her father losing his job. Both direct and indirect characterization are used to create Lizabeth as a dynamic character who changes, while Ms. Lottie is characterized indirectly and remains static.

1. “Marigolds” Character

2. Major and minor characters
• Major character: Lizabeth
• Minor characters: MS. Lottie and Lizabeth’s
father
How Are the Characters Created
The Characters are created by their
Appearance, Private thoughts and Action

3. Who is the Protagonist/Antagonist
• Protagonist: Lizabeth
• Antagonist: Ms.Lottie

4. What types of characterization are
used to create the characters
• Lizabeth: direct/indirect Characterization
• Ms.Lottie: indirect Characterization

5. Who are subordinate characters
• Lizabeth’s Father & Mother
What influence do they have on our
understanding of mian characters
Lizabeth became mad after she saw her dad cry
because of the loss of his job.
The poverty of his family

6. Are the characters static or dynamic
• Lizabeth: dynamic
• She was child with simple thoughts and
innocence before she destroyed the
marigolds. She became more mature with
compassion after she understand the situation
of her family.