The characterization in a story is often over looked but is usually a vital part of any literature story. I had never really thought about the importance of the characters until this recent class period. I guess I had always just assumed there were great characters in every story. But in reality it takes a lot to establish a round character. In my opinion it takes a lot of work and explaining in order for a reader to get on the same page as the author when it comes to establishing a character. As an author, one often wants the reader to have a complete understanding of the character in order to understand the purpose of the story. But also, sometimes the lack of knowing a character can add to the story as well. Sometimes in literature an author will reveal very little about a character, but include them in a lot of dialogue. Sometimes I appreciate this kind of work, because it’s like a suspense trying to establish the character with your own mind. But then, in the end the author is still creating the character for you because they lead you through the story and lead you to form what you are thinking.
So as we can see characters in literature often seem up front and obvious, but many times we need to look a little deeper and try and see the character the author is trying to create for us. The characters in literature often revel more than just one layer of information, they often relate to the plot, and story. So, if we have little understanding of the characters, we can probably bet we have little understanding of the story. After thinking about the importance of character I will now begin to notice the importance as I read.
"Sometimes I appreciate this kind of work, because it’s like a suspense trying to establish the character with your own mind. But then, in the end the author is still creating the character for you because they lead you through the story and lead you to form what you are thinking."
ReplyDeleteI really like this quote of yours. It is so true that a character sometimes needs to be built through our own perception. In the same way, a poem is not written to always be understood, for the poem needs is to provoke our own thoughts and vantage point. This is the bare essence of poetry and the reason it is so compelling.
I never really have thought about character and how it is important until this class period either. Without it, the story isn't as good or maybe not even a story!
ReplyDelete"But also, sometimes the lack of knowing a character can add to the story as well...because it’s like a suspense trying to establish the character with your own mind." I also thought about this too and I think I like this style better.