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LitCourse 5
How to Read: Character

How are characters created?

Characterization is the process of developing characters. An author considers several factors:

1 How should readers learn about characters?
2 How convincing should they be?
3 How fully developed should they be?
4 Should they change or grow over the course of the story?

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