Overview
Characterization is often a “make or break” element of storytelling, whether in fiction or nonfiction. I call it “make or break” because so often, we decide to continue reading or watching a story because of a character’s personality, values, and motivations. in a similar vein, we also may find the character less believable / relatable if their values and actions aren’t clear or don’t seem to make sense, based on what we are told or shown.
Task
Write a post of 200-250 words in which you consider the main characters in “The Veil,” “I Have a Visual Disability, and I Want You To Look Me In The Eye,” and “How I Became a Con Artist.”
Using examples from their stories, how do Satrapi, Jellick, and Robinson each establish their personality, values, and motivations?
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