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Overview of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Wilde

 

             Setting is the time and place of the story. One page 165, the story says, "Of all the pupils at knight school." I chose this quote as an example of setting because the story takes place at the knight school in medieval times.
             2a. Characterization is a technique used by writers to create the character. On page 165, the story says, "He was tall and sturdy."" I chose this quote as an example of characterization because this sentence clearly describes Gawaine's physical appearance.
             2b. Characterization is a technique used by writers to create the character. On page 165, the story says, "He would hide in the woods when the jousting class was called."" I chose this quote as an example of characterization because the action of what Gawaine did describes what kind of a person he is.
             2c. Characterization is a technique used by writers to create the character. On page 165, the story says, ".by shouting to him to come out and break his neck like a man."" I chose this quote as an example of characterization because those thoughts and words of the other schoolmates help tell the type of person Gawaine is.
             2d. Characterization is a technique used by writers to create the character. On page 165, the story says, "Gawaine refused to grow enthusiastic."" I chose this quote as an example of characterization because it shows the writer making comments about Gawaine with his own voice. .
             3. Main characters are who the work is focused on. On page 165, the story says, "Gawaine le Coeur-Hardy."" I chose this quote as an example of a main character because Gawaine is who is focused on and talked about throughout the whole story. .
             4. Minor characters are the less important characters in a story. On page 165, the story says, "The Headmaster."" I chose this quote as an example of a minor character because the headmaster impacts Gawaine but is still less important.
             5. Dynamic characters are the characters in a story that do change. On page 166, the story says, " Gawiaine charging across the field toward the dummy paper dragon.


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