Compare character traits from start of book/film to now

What the author shows us about the character

When an Author tells you a characters traits

To conclude from evidence rather than explicit statements

To demonstrate a theme (to overcome a fear) To prevent boredom and reflect growth

Looks speech relationships actions thoughts

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It allows us to see different sides to main our main character (the same way in real life we reveal different parts of ourselves to different people)

Character development is the observable changes the character makes as the narrative progresses

Adjectives