Character Development
Lesson 4: Character Development: SHOWING not TELLING
Plot Action
The final method of revealing your character to your reader is through plot action. This is where your character’s behavior reveals something about his or her attitude, personality or background. Remember: It is very important that your characters remain “in-character”. Their actions should be in keeping with the personality that you have developed for them. If your characters do something that is totally “out of character”, it is very important that you explain or demonstrate the reason why they did so.
Sharon paced back and forth. Finally she opened the door and almost ran to her car. Though she wasn’t certain exactly where she was going, she knew she had to find Trey.
YOUR TURN
Use the character(s) you developed in the previous lessons. Write a paragraph using each of the following methods: (1) narrative description, (2) dialogue, (3) introspection, and (4) plot action. Refer back to your Character Profile Form as necessary.
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