Activity In this activity, you will compare methods of direct and indirect characterization to analyze the character development in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and “The Building.”

When you analyze a text, keep in mind how literary devices such as setting, imagery, theme, and plot affect characterization. Determine how each device impacts the character, and note where it occurs as well as any interesting language. Think about how the author uses the literary devices to reveal a character that is complex and believable.

Part A

How does the point of view that each story is told in impact the characterization of the main characters in each text?
Part B
What specific lines from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian support the idea that Junior is insecure about his name?
Part C
How does the characterization of Junior and Leslie compare in both texts?
Self-Evaluation
How did you do? Rate your work on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the highest score. Then write a brief evaluation of your work below. Note what you learned and what challenged you.