Sudden and more gradual change in characters
Grace Lewis
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers character change in literature, focusing on dynamic characters. It explores gradual and sudden change, the influence of pacing, and how to analyze transformations. Key concepts include connecting change to themes and conflicts, and differentiating between dynamic and static characters. The guide also provides practice multiple-choice and free-response questions.
#AP English Literature: Character Change - The Night Before 🌃
Hey there! Let's make sure you're feeling super confident for tomorrow's exam. We're going to break down character change, focusing on how it happens and what it means for your analysis. Let's jump in!
# 3.2 Character Evolution: Gradual vs. Sudden 🚀
#Dynamic Characters: Change is Key
Remember, dynamic characters are the ones that undergo change throughout the story. But it's not just that they change, it's how they change that matters!
#Gradual Change 🐌
- Real-life Analog: Just like in real life, most character development happens slowly over time.
- Believability: Gradual change makes characters feel more realistic and relatable.
#Sudden Change ⚡
- Dramatic Events: Sudden shifts can be triggered by major life events (death, disaster).
- Temporary Reactions: Sometimes, a sudden change is just a temporary response to an event (like bitterness after a loss).
- Pretense: Characters might act like they've changed without actually doing so.
- Supernatural Influence: Magic or supernatural forces can cause sudden, dramatic shifts.
Key Point: Pay attention to why a character changes—is it believable within the context of the story?
# Pacing and Character Change ⏱️
#Pacing: The Manipulation of Time
- Definition: Pacing is how a story speeds up or slows down...
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