Characterization

Characters must be real!

They must reflect persons with whom your readers may interact. You may reveal their identity by describing them, by their speech, their reactions or their interactions. They must not be bland
Your characters are the means through which you evoke a response from your readers. They must reflect the setting within which they are placed by their speech, dress, actions and reactions.

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"A perfumed scent filled the atmosphere when she walked into the room.  Heads turned at her entrance.  Smiles broke out on the faces of the guests."  Petra Pierre - Robertson (c) 2019

What does the above line say about the Character?

"Timmy raced from the living room into his bedroom when he heard the sound of the gate.  His toys lay unattended in the middle of the room.  Heart racing he hid in the closet as the lock turned in the door.  His father had arrived earlier than he expected."  Petra Pierre - Robertson (c) 2019

What may this reaction suggest about Timmy?
What may it suggest about his father?

Read the story 'Dogs' by Petra Pierre Robertson, and say three things about the 'I' persona.

Read pages 4 and 5 in "Second Chances" by Petra Pierre - Robertson and identify three traits of the character, O'Connor.

Second Chances by Petra Pierre - Robertson