Characterization (Wordfield) - Lo

Useful Words and Phrases for a Characterization
The author
The narrator
depicts
points out
the main
the prominent
The narrator describes a character's dominant
In the course of the
novel
play
poem
she
he
features of …
characteristics.
features.
traits.
undergoes a development.
presents
includes
The description
The author
The narrator
many details.
reveals
uncovers
individual features of a character.
discloses
gives
supplies
an impression.
conveys
The character remains essentially unchanged.
The author points out the characteristics of …
The character changes his or her attitude.
The narrator characterizes the protagonist as …
uses
showing as a mode
The author
of characterization.
employs
telling
as a method
gives
sketch
The author
a rough
of the character.
presents
description
faithful
description
The author gives a
realistic
of …
characterization
detailed
vivid
The narrator conveys a
portrayal of …
impressive
describes
The author
a character realistically.
pictures
portrays
The narrator
… with attention to detail
characterizes
The author
The author
The author
presents
a portrait of a person.
provides
creates
an ambiguous picture of …
presents
gives
provides
some typical details.
presents
An essential component of this character is …
In this description the author intents to convey the impression that …
The narrator is particularly interested in the psychology of a character.
The author caricatures a person.
The author gives a detailed analysis of …
The narrator presents a stereotyped person.
This trait manifests itself when …
Possible Qualities of a Character
Opposites
perfectly normal
odd / strange / peculiar [… / … / eigenartig]
friendly / likeable
unfriendly / unpleasant / unlikable
well-behaved
ill-mannered / uncivil
obedient [folgsam]
disobedient / unruly [ungehorsam]
attentive [aufmerksam]
inattentive / distracted
industrious / assiduous / diligent [fleißig / emsig / fleißig]
lazy / indolent / listless [… / träge / lustlos]
intelligent / shrewd
stupid / soft
quick-witted / sharp-witted
slow on the uptake / foolish / barmy [… / … / verrückt]
open / outgoing / frank
reticent / uncommunicative / taciturn [schweigsam / … / wortkarg]
easy to get along with / sociable
reserved / tight-lipped
honest / sincere [ehrlich / aufrichtig]
dishonest / insincere
quiet / calm
excited
popular / well-liked
not liked
Positive (?) and negative (?) qualities
arrogant
ambitious [ehrgeizig]
considerate [rücksichtsvoll]
contemptuous [verächtlich]
violent [gewalttätig]
trustworthy [vertrauenswürdig]
modest [bescheiden]
shy [schüchtern]
authoritarian [autoritär]
impulsive
brave [tapfer]
dignified [ehrwürdig]
tolerant
vain [eitel]
short-tempered [gereizt]
kind [freundlich]
tactful
insolent [unverschämt, frech]
cowardly [feige]
energetic [energisch]
caring [fürsorglich]
stubborn [hartnäckig]
selfish [egoistisch]
imaginative [fantasievoll]
sensible [vernünftig]
heartless
embarrassed [verlegen]
experienced [erfahren]
cautious [vorsichtig]
reckless [rücksichtslos]
hypocritical [heuchlerisch]
humble [demütig]
reliable [verlässlich]
jealous [eifersüchtig]
unreliable [unzuverlässig]
gifted [begabt]
compassionate [mitfühlend]
nasty [böse, gemein]
proud [stolz]
faithful [treu]
polite
immoral [unmoralisch]
complacent [selbstzufrieden]
gentle [nett, freundlich, sanft]
conscientious [gewissenhaft]
cruel [grausam]
malicious [boshaft]
generous [großzügig]
patient [geduldig]
desperate [verzweifelt]
touchy [reizbar]
self-confident [selbstbewusst]
cheerful [fröhlich]
humorless [humorlos]
impolite [unfreundlich]
humorous [humorvoll]
stubborn [hartnäckig, standhaft,
clumsy [unbeholfen]
greedy [gierig]
peace loving [friedliebend]
störrisch]
disappointed [enttäuscht]
easy to get along with
ruthless [unbarmherzig]
uneducated [ungebildet]
[umgänglich]
unpleasant [unangenehm]
pushy [aufdringlich]
confident [zuversichtlich]
obtrusive [aufdringlich]
insistent [penetrant]
unsocial, anti-social [unsozial]
bitter [verbittert]
self-conscious [gehemmt]
self-centered [selbstbezogen]
condescending [herablassend]