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Character growth refers to a character’s ability to change a…

Character growth refers to a character’s ability to change and adapt, based upon circumstances and events in a story. A dynamic character is one who changes in the course of a narrative, due to experiences and interactions with others.The character may change beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, etc. This may be demonstrated through relationships with other characters, or action taken by the character.  It is important to note that “growth” is not always positive. Sometimes, characters change for the worst! The deterioration of a character’s mental state or social interactions may represent the dynamism of that character. (You will need to decide if a character is changing, or if that character’s original value system and attitude are simply on display–unchanged–due to the story’s events.)  For your mini essay, choose one character from a story (it can be a short story, novel, play, or film) that we have discussed this semester. Explain why you think that the character is a dynamic character who demonstrates growth. CHARACTERS THAT YOU MAY NOT WRITE ON:  The Time Traveler from H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine Myers from Raymond Carver’s “Kindling” What actions, thoughts, or shifts in relationships reveal this growth? What seems to have changed? You do not need to quote directly from the literary work, but you must identify specific evidence that supports your assessment of the character’s growth. * You should divide your essay into paragraphs (about 2) and include an introduction and conclusion to the entire mini essay. (The introduction and conclusion need only be one sentence each.) * You will earn points based upon your specificity (reference details from the work you are writing about) and your original thoughts.  *  Do not spend time summarizing the literary work. Instead, keep your focus upon your analysis and supporting your ideas.