crucible character

• How an author develops characters

• They do this by telling us directly or showing us indirectly

• Studying characterization gives a better understanding of the whole story

• The author tells you directly what the character is like

• They describe physical traits, clothing, and appearance

• The author indirectly shares information about the character

• The audience must infer what the character is like based on the STEAL acronym

• What does the character say, think, feel, do, and show on their face?

A character can be influenced by a range of internal and external factors that shape their personality, motivations, and choices throughout a story.

1. Personal Background: Up bringing and family, Education and experiences, Culture and heritage

2. Relationships: Friends and peers, Romantic partners, Rivals and Enemies

3. Environment: Setting (characters react to a setting), Society and social norms, economic issues

4. Internal Factors: Personal Values, Goals, Personality

5. Past Trauma or Events

These influences combine in unique ways to create complex, multi-dimensional characters whose actions and decisions feel realistic and relatable to readers.

​Discussing character traits like integrity, compassion, courage, and justice in The Crucible allows us to talk about motivations, actions, and character transformations.

​FOUR CORNERS

1. Integrity (Morals, Honesty, Ethics, Goodness)

2. Deceit ( Cheat, Fraud)

3. Courage (Brave, Hero, Fearless)

4. Fear (Panic, Worry, distress)

What trait is exhibited by someone who lies to protect themselves or others?

1. Integrity (Morals, Honesty, Ethics, Goodness)

2. Deceit ( Cheat, Fraud)

3. Courage (Brave, Hero, Fearless)

4. Fear (Panic, Worry, distress)

What common human response can lead to hysteria and mob mentality in the story?

1. Integrity (Morals, Honesty, Ethics, Goodness)

2. Deceit ( Cheat, Fraud)

3. Courage (Brave, Hero, Fearless)

4. Fear (Panic, Worry, distress)

1. Integrity (Morals, Honesty, Ethics, Goodness)

2. Deceit ( Cheat, Fraud)

3. Courage (Brave, Hero, Fearless)

4. Fear (Panic, Worry, distress)

1. Integrity (Morals, Honesty, Ethics, Goodness)

2. Deceit ( Cheat, Fraud)

3. Courage (Brave, Hero, Fearless)

4. Fear (Panic, Worry, distress)