In this video, we dive into Richard Grant’s Dispatches from Pluto, chapters four through five, pages fifty-seven through seventy-seven.
We glance at a couple of interesting tidbits and then take a serious look at how Grant characterizes Sam Olden within four separate scenes. We should all be so lucky to have such a character to write about.
In fact, that’s what I want you to do. Pick a character in your life or someone you encountered and characterize that person within one or more scenes. Then, post what you’ve written in the comments section below. Happy writing!
A characterization of Mrs.Spector, my fourth-grade teacher, in classroom scene.
Steven, you placed me right in the scene immediately. I can visualize how it was playing out and the look on your face when you questioned, “Who me?” Thanks for sharing.
Steve, I could see the erect Mrs. Spector and her actions — well-done characterization. As a reader, I was engaged throughout the story and smiled at the clever battlefield ending.