Characterisation through the Eyes of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson
The Power of Perspective
Perspective: noun; a particular attitude towards or way of regarding
something; a point of view.
Mr and Mrs Jackson see Glasgow in very different ways. Examine the text
again and see if you can find five moments Mrs Jackson appears to see the
place negatively and five moments Mr Jackson views it positively. (Quote)
Mrs Jackson
Mr Jackson
Key Term: Characterisation
Characterisation
refers to the construction of a character by a writer.
This is achieved via two forms:
Direct Characterisation:
The writer is explicit and states what the
character is like e.g.
He was angry and unhappy man.
Indirect Characterisation:
The writer hints or alludes to the
personality character through: speech, thoughts, appearance, actions
and impact on others e.g.
His eyes were tired and sunken like he had
been crying for years. His blue scarf was wrapped severely around his
neck and his brow furrowed.
Characterisation Challenge
Re-examine the text focusing on examples of Mr and Mrs Jackson’s
characterisation. On the templates provided note down quotations you think are
examples of either direct or indirect characterisation.
Review Your Wok
Re-examine the evidence you identified as being indirect. Now colour code them
according to the list below:
-
Speech
-
Thoughts
-
Appearance
-
Actions
-
Impact on Others
It is important that you have a variety of examples of characterisation. In the
future it will allow you to demonstrate a greater understanding of the character
and the work of the writer.
If you are lacking in one particular area why not ask a classmate for some
support?
Mr Jackson
In the previous lesson you were introduced to the term, “characterisation”.
Then, you identified the writer’s use of direct and indirect characterisation
to create the character of Mr Jackson. You gathered evidence which helps
readers formulate an opinion on him as a character.
TASK
Can you come up with a list of
five words and/or phrases
you would use to
describe Mr. Jackson?
You must be prepared to justify your opinion based on evidence. Your
quotation gathering may help with this.
Mr Jackson: Analysis Paragraph
Paired Task
In pairs write an analysis paragraph starting with the sentence:
Mr Jackson appears to be a ____________ man.
Remember what is means to analyse. Think about other areas of the
English course that you do this and transfer the skills. You have already
gathered evidence to support statements made about him as a character
so use these to take the guess work out of what you are writing.
You have
fifteen minutes.
Mr Jackson: Analysis
Paragraph
Paired Task
In pairs write an analysis paragraph starting with the
sentence:
Mr Jackson appears to be a ____________ man.
Remember what is means to analyse. Think about other
areas of the English course that you do this and transfer the
skills. You have already gathered evidence to support
statements made about him as a character so use these to
take the guess work out of what you are writing.
You have
fifteen minutes.
Social Class
Judgmental
Views
Inequalities
(gender, race,
wealth)
Desire for
progression/
success/
ambition
Mr Jackson’s Views of Glasgow
Unlike his wife Mr Jackson’s views of Glasgow vary as the story progresses.
In some moments he is positive in others, negative. Find evidence to support
these views.
Positive Views of Glasgow
Negative Views of Glasgow
Mrs Jackson
In the previous lesson you were introduced to the term, “characterisation”.
Then, you identified the writer’s use of direct and indirect characterisation
to create the character of Mrs Jackson. You gathered evidence which helps
readers formulate an opinion on her as a character.
GROUP DISCUSSION TASK
Can you come up with a list of
five words and/or phrases
you would use to
describe Mrs Jackson?
You must be prepared to justify your opinion based on evidence. Your
quotation gathering may help with this.
Mrs Jackson: Analysis Paragraph
Paired Task
In pairs write an analysis paragraph starting with the sentence:
Mrs Jackson appears to be a ____________ man.
Remember what is means to analyse. Think about other areas of the English
course that you do this and transfer the skills. You have already gathered
evidence to support statements made about him as a character so use these
to take the guess work out of what you are writing.
You have
fifteen minutes.
Explore the contrasting perspectives of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson towards Glasgow, focusing on moments of negative and positive views. Delve into the concept of characterisation, distinguishing between direct and indirect methods used to depict the characters. Analyze Mr. Jackson's character traits and support your opinions with evidence. Engage in a paired task to write an analysis paragraph on Mr. Jackson's character.
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The Power of Perspective Perspective: noun; a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view. Mr and Mrs Jackson see Glasgow in very different ways. Examine the text again and see if you can find five moments Mrs Jackson appears to see the place negatively and five moments Mr Jackson views it positively. (Quote) Mrs Jackson Mr Jackson
Key Term: Characterisation Characterisation refers to the construction of a character by a writer. This is achieved via two forms: Direct Characterisation: The writer is explicit and states what the character is like e.g. He was angry and unhappy man. Indirect Characterisation: The writer hints or alludes to the personality character through: speech, thoughts, appearance, actions and impact on others e.g. His eyes were tired and sunken like he had been crying for years. His blue scarf was wrapped severely around his neck and his brow furrowed.
Characterisation Challenge Re-examine the text focusing on examples of Mr and Mrs Jackson s characterisation. On the templates provided note down quotations you think are examples of either direct or indirect characterisation.
Review Your Wok Re-examine the evidence you identified as being indirect. Now colour code them according to the list below: -Speech - Thoughts - Appearance - Actions - Impact on Others It is important that you have a variety of examples of characterisation. In the future it will allow you to demonstrate a greater understanding of the character and the work of the writer. If you are lacking in one particular area why not ask a classmate for some support?
Mr Jackson In the previous lesson you were introduced to the term, characterisation . Then, you identified the writer s use of direct and indirect characterisation to create the character of Mr Jackson. You gathered evidence which helps readers formulate an opinion on him as a character. TASK Can you come up with a list of five words and/or phrases you would use to describe Mr. Jackson? You must be prepared to justify your opinion based on evidence. Your quotation gathering may help with this.
Mr Jackson: Analysis Paragraph Paired Task In pairs write an analysis paragraph starting with the sentence: Mr Jackson appears to be a ____________ man. Remember what is means to analyse. Think about other areas of the English course that you do this and transfer the skills. You have already gathered evidence to support statements made about him as a character so use these to take the guess work out of what you are writing. You have fifteen minutes.
Judgmental Views Social Class Mr Jackson: Analysis Paragraph Paired Task In pairs write an analysis paragraph starting with the sentence: Mr Jackson appears to be a ____________ man. Remember what is means to analyse. Think about other areas of the English course that you do this and transfer the skills. You have already gathered evidence to support statements made about him as a character so use these to take the guess work out of what you are writing. You have fifteen minutes. Inequalities (gender, race, wealth) Desire for progression/ success/ ambition
Mr Jacksons Views of Glasgow Unlike his wife Mr Jackson s views of Glasgow vary as the story progresses. In some moments he is positive in others, negative. Find evidence to support these views. Positive Views of Glasgow Negative Views of Glasgow
Mrs Jackson In the previous lesson you were introduced to the term, characterisation . Then, you identified the writer s use of direct and indirect characterisation to create the character of Mrs Jackson. You gathered evidence which helps readers formulate an opinion on her as a character. GROUP DISCUSSION TASK Can you come up with a list of five words and/or phrases you would use to describe Mrs Jackson? You must be prepared to justify your opinion based on evidence. Your quotation gathering may help with this.
Mrs Jackson: Analysis Paragraph Paired Task In pairs write an analysis paragraph starting with the sentence: Mrs Jackson appears to be a ____________ man. Remember what is means to analyse. Think about other areas of the English course that you do this and transfer the skills. You have already gathered evidence to support statements made about him as a character so use these to take the guess work out of what you are writing. You have fifteen minutes.
