Characterization and how to choose a character to describe fully in detail with confidence.

Details: Use the Library to find information about characterization. Read some tips on writing believable characters. Select one character (whom you know or about whom you have read) and write contrasting paragraphs about that character. In the first, try to make the character likeable. In the second, attempt to arouse a hostile reaction toward the character. Finally, in the third paragraph, choose the one you think is more successful and explain why. Deliverable: Objective: Apply critical thinking skills to the content of the course. Describe the central idea of specific literary works. Discuss the concepts of point of view, symbolism, theme, and style.

Lorraine Hansberry's play is explored in terms of characters, foils, and climax.

This posting uses the reductionist method to overview major elements of the plays structure. It also examines character types within the play.

This posting overviews Raymond Carver's "The Third Thing That Killed My Father."

This posting examines this story's use of first person narration, intellectual level, and other literary elements.

This poem overviews aging within Ortiz Cofer's poetry.

This poem overviews aging in Ortiz Cofer's poetry. It also provides evidence of her use of imagery to advance the theme.

This posting briefly examines television show symbolism in Alice Walker's "Everyday Use."

This posting briefly explains television show symbolism in Alice Walker's "Everyday Use." It offers textual evidence to support.