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Character types and function

In this lesson, we will learn about different character types; what they are called, their key characteristics and their function in a text. We will re-examine our text of the week, 'The Tiredness of Rosabel,' by Katherine Mansfield from this perspective. Our lesson will look at a pivotal moment in the extract and examine what roles the three characters perform within the passage and how Mansfield both conforms to and subverts our expectations as readers.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the third point on the narrative pyramid?

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Q2.What does Rosabel do for a living?

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Q3.What are the names of the couple?

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Q4.Which of the below is not one of the 4 types of conflict to be found in narratives?

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Q5.What is the opposite of equilibrium?

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Q6.What word did Rosabel use to describe her anger?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the third point on the narrative pyramid?

1/6

Q2.What does Rosabel do for a living?

2/6

Q3.What are the names of the couple?

3/6

Q4.Which of the below is not one of the 4 types of conflict to be found in narratives?

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Q5.What is the opposite of equilibrium?

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Q6.What word did Rosabel use to describe her anger?

6/6

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English - Characterisation - types and function

Characterisation - types and function

Q1.What is the opposite of a protagonist?

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Q2.What is the word we use for a character who does not change throughout the course of a text?

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Q3.Which character type acts as a symbol for the average person in society?

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Q4.What is the name for a character who is passive and weak?

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Q5.What do we call it when we infer ideas about a character's personality through their interactions with others?

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English - Characterisation - types and function

Characterisation - types and function

Q1.What is the opposite of a protagonist?

1/5

Q2.What is the word we use for a character who does not change throughout the course of a text?

2/5

Q3.Which character type acts as a symbol for the average person in society?

3/5

Q4.What is the name for a character who is passive and weak?

4/5

Q5.What do we call it when we infer ideas about a character's personality through their interactions with others?

5/5

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