Elements of Prose: TYPES OF CHARACTER.pptx

Elements of Prose in the 21st Century Literature Subject for Grade 11

1. 21 st Century Literature

2. “What Am I?” PROSE

3. “What Am I?” CHARACTER

4. “What Am I?” SETTING

5. “What Am I?” ELEMENTS

6. Elements of Prose: Character and Setting

7. Objectives: During the lesson, the students are expected to: define the different types of characters and identify the key elements of setting in a prose; recognize the importance of understanding prose elements (Character and Setting) for effective reading and writing; and create original and creative writing composition that shows mastery of specified elements (Character and Setting).

8. What is PROSE?

9. PROSE Understanding prose helps to develop the language ability of the students. A prose refers to any written piece of work that is built on sentences and paragraphs.

10. PROSE is made up of fiction and nonfiction.

11. CHARACTER (“who is in the story”)

12. Protagonist: The main character in the story, who has the sympathy and support of the audience. Is usually, but not always, a “good guy”. Types of Characters:

13. The main protagonists in Disney's Moana is Moana

14. Can we consider Cardo Dalisay as a Protagonist character?

15. Types of Characters: Antagonist: a force that creates conflict for the main character, or protagonist . Antagonists are often portrayed as the "bad guy", but they can also be human and relatable.

16. Lord Voldemort Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series; he directly opposes the protagonist, representing the forces of evil and darkness.

17. Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka is an antagonist who creates conflict for the protagonist Willy Wonka

18. Types of Characters: Flat: This is a minor character with one or maybe two sides to the personality. Flat characters are often sidekicks or villains who play a specific role in the story.

19. Lady Tremaine Cinderella's Stepmother: A cruel and evil character with no depth beyond her malicious intentions.

20. Gertrude Gertrude from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Gertrude is Hamlet's mother who marries his brother-in-law

21. Types of Characters: Round: These characters are believable and has complex personality. These characters have clear story goals, flaws, fears, and motivations, but won’t undergo any significant transformation throughout the story.

22. Elizabeth Bennet Elizabeth Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, who starts as a prideful young woman but develops and learns throughout the novel.

23. Harry can be considered a round character because his personality and motivations are developed, revealing his vulnerabilities and strengths Harry Potter

24. Types of Characters: Dynamic: Also known as a kinetic character, a character who changes overtime. These are characters who undergo significant transformations throughout the story (often the protagonist or the main characters in a story).

25. Sasuke Uchiha Sasuke Uchiha is a main character in Naruto and is a major dynamic character in the series

26. Types of Characters: Static: These characters are the opposite of dynamic characters. Their personality, beliefs, and actions remain the same from the beginning to the end of the story.

27. Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes stories, he consistently maintains his personality and traits throughout the narratives, without significant internal change.

28. Types of Characters: Stock: Also known as stereotypical, these characters are people who are easily recognized as “types”. It wouldn’t matter what story they appear in; they are always the same.

29. the dumb blonde the bratty younger sibling the mean stepmother the old guy who trains the hero

30. physical appearance things the character says things the character does things the character thinks author information things other characters say about, or how they react to the character Character Analysis:

31. A character sketch is a written description of a character’s moral and personality qualities, written in paragraph form with specific examples from the story. Character Sketch:

32. SETTING (“where and when the story happened”)

33. Physical Setting A "physical setting" refers to the tangible location where a story takes place, including the geography, landscape, and specific environment.

34. Emotional Setting An "emotional setting" describes the mood or atmosphere created by the physical setting, often reflecting the characters' feelings and impacting the overall tone of the story.

35. SETTING may also be considered as divided into the categories of general (season, town, etc.) and immediate (the actual surrounding in the story)

36. Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves In a town in Persia there lived two brothers, one named Cassim , the other Ali Baba. Cassim was married to a rich wife and lived in luxury, while Ali Baba had to maintain his wife and children by cutting wood in a neighboring forest and selling it in the town. One day, when Ali Baba was in the forest, he saw a troop of men on horseback, coming toward him in a cloud of dust. He was afraid they were robbers, and climbed into a tree for safety. When they came up to him and dismounted, he counted forty of them.

37. Guide Questions: Who are the characters in the passage? Is there an emotional setting presented on the passage? What would it be? Where is the physical setting described on the passage?

38. Can you think of a time when your own personality or behavior changed due to a significant change in your environment (e.g., moving to a new school, experiencing a major life event ), etc.?

39. By analyzing the role of characters and setting in stories, you can gain a deeper understanding of how your own environment shapes your growth, experiences, and perspectives

40. Thank you For listening