DUE DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, February 2nd/11:59pm
1. Always type your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL. Full names will result in a DELETION of the comment and no better than a C grade.
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION: When the narrator or author directly informs the reader about a character’s physical or personality traits.
INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION: When the trait is implied and the reader must infer the information about a character.
3. Choose either GARVEY or EDWIN to write a descriptive post about. Be sure to include CITED TEXT to support your characterization AND explain if it is DIRECT or INDIRECT.
4. READ YOU PEER’S posts!!! You may not use the same cited text as another classmate!!!
31 comments:
Charlotte R.
Edwin is a quiet, potbellied man from the Tlingit tribe. He is a casual, gruff person and it is hard to tell what he is thinking. From the book it also seems like Edwin is very good at giving advice to Cole about the life and the things he could encounter on the island where Cole is to serve his punishment. "If death stares you straight in the face, believe me son, you'll get scared" (Mikaelson 18).
Lyn M.
Garvey is a stocky youth probation officer who often visited Cole in the detention center. He encouraged Cole to apply for Circle Justice. He recommended that Cole should be banished to a remote island for one year. Garvey was once like Cole, rambunctious, and he went to jail at Cole’s age for all the things he, regretfully, did. “Take my word for it, jail scars the soul,” (Mikaelson 127). This quote and description is an example of direct characterization because the author describes how Garvey felt about his life.
Max M
Garvey is an young Native American Tlingit man. He is very kind and very trustful. Edwin had trusted Cole with a very important part of his family, his At,oow blanket. '"This blanket has been handed down for many generations in my family"'(21 Garvey).
Max M
Garvey is an young Native American Tlingit man. He is very kind and very trustful. Edwin had trusted Cole with a very important part of his family, his At,oow blanket. '"This blanket has been handed down for many generations in my family"'(21 Garvey). this is an example of indirect characterization.
Max M
Garvey is an young Native American Tlingit man. He is very kind and very trustful. Edwin had trusted Cole with a very important part of his family, his At,oow blanket. '"This blanket has been handed down for many generations in my family"'(21 Garvey). This is an example of indirect characterization.
Audrey C.
Garvey is Cole’s parole officer. He is a joking man. He had a bad past so he turned himself around and is now trying to help Cole. Garvey says he can see a lot of himself in Cole. He thinks that Cole’s parents are awful and he can relate to it. “Garvey nodded slowly. ‘I do know what that’s like. Is it your dad who hits you?’“ (Mikaelsen 31). Garvey sees the good in Cole and has trust him. He is very involved with traditions.
Karissa W.
Edwin is an old Tlingit Native American that lives in a town named drake. Edwin is good jugde of character and he is also trustful. Edwin had trusted Cole and he gave him a sacred blanket called the at.oow. Even though Cole tries to burn it in a fire, it missed and then Cole saw it and toke it. Also, when Cole is sleeping on the groung on the edge of dieing, Cloe dreams about having the blanket to keep him warm. "If you accept this at.oow from me, you must promise to care for it and someday pass it on to someone else you trust. You saying you trust me?" (Mikaelsen 21).
This is diract characterization because the author directly telling you that Edwin trust Cole even though Cole thinks that if you are feared by a person, then you have their trust.
Carlie M.
In the book, one of the main characters is Garvey. Garvey is a parole officer. Garvey try’s making Cole’s life better then what his was like. Garvey is a very helpful man. The reader can tell this because when Cole first went on the island, before he left he gave Cole a lot of useful information. “Remember something else, you’re wasting everybody’s time if you don’t truly want to change”(Mikaelson 17). This is part of the advice Garvey gave Cole.
The characterization is indirect. It’s indirect because the author didn’t go out and say that Garvey was a helpful man, the reader had to infer it by the text in the book. I noticed that he was a helpful man because Garvey tries really hard to make Cole change and I have a feeling it will really pay off in the end.
Audrey C.
Garvey is Cole’s parole officer. He is a joking man. He had a bad past so he turned himself around and is now trying to help Cole. Garvey says he can see a lot of himself in Cole. He thinks that Cole’s parents are awful and he can relate to it. “Garvey nodded slowly. ‘I do know what that’s like. Is it your dad who hits you?’“ (Mikaelsen 31). This is an example of indirect characterization because it doesn’t come right out and state that Garvey was also abused as a child but you can infer it. Garvey sees the good in Cole and has trust him. He is very involved with traditions.
Victoria B.
Cole asks Edwin what there is to learn while he is in Alaska. He tells him there is strength and pride. He uses the the spirit bear as an example as an example of someone who has pride and dignity unlike most people. “It’s pure white and has pride, dignity, and honor. More than most people,” (19 Mikaelsen). This is an example of indirect because the author doesn’t come out and state that Edwin knows that Cole has no dignity. This is an example of direct because it plainly states that Edwin knows what kind of people or things like the spirit bear has dignity.
Briana F.
Garvey is a young tlingit indian who works as Cole's parole officer from Minneapolis. Garvey helps Cole out of a jail sentence by encourging him to apply for Circle Justice. Garvey is also the one who sends him to a remote Alaskan island for one year, as a way to heal. Garvey knows what Cole is going through and only trys to help him get to a better place in life. Even though Garvey can be very rude to Cole, he's just wants the best for him."I don't invest time in losers. Unless you're one hundred and ten percent commited to this change, you're wasting my time and everyone else's-you're better off in jail"(Mikaelsen 24). This is an example of indirect characterization because it doesn't come right out and say that Gavey is a rude person, us the readers have to infer that he is by his words and actions.
Hannah F.
Garvey is a tlinglit Indian who is servicing as Cole's parlor officer. Garvey is a helpful man. He is helpful because he decides to put Cole into the Circe Justice group to turn his life around and possibly make him a better person. Even though Garvey sometimes isn't the nicest person he gives Cole good advice. He is also a wise young man. "But healing is much harder than standard punishment, healing requires taking responsibility for your actions."(Mikaelsen 13) This is an example of indirect characterization because the reader can infer that Garvey is stating that he wants Cole to realize the wrong he's done so he needs to take responsibility for his actions .
Kayla B.
One of the men that help Cole during this difficult time in his life is a man named Edwin. Edwin truly wants to help Cole, but Cole initially shows him no respect or appreciation. Edwin often speaks in metaphor terms, using nature imagery. He is also a native elder Tilingit Indian from Alaska. Edwin is brought in to help Cole through his time of banishment. He is very wise and always gives Cole good advice, even though Cole doesn't yet. Edwin has the overall patience , gentleness, strength, and honesty to help Cole overcome his violent nature due to his past. "You're part of a much bigger circle(Mikaelsen19)."
Matt S.
In the book, I can tell that the character Edwin is a deep thinker, even though he doesn’t show it all the time. For example, in the book, it states, “He described the interior as bare except for a small woodstove and a bed- a good place for a soul to think and heal. (Mikaelsen 16)”
Matthew P
In this book Garvey is a person that is caring and patient with cole.When Cole is attacked buy the spirit bear he was buy his side the hole time."His many scars made him stiff,and limping helped ease the pain gnawing at his hip. Garvey walked patiently alongside.Mikaelsen 137"
Mariana B.
In the book Edwin is an elder Tlinglit Native American who is quite. He is very cultural, and is caring for people and a hard worker.He built Cole's shelter and gave him helpful advice. "Nobody's going to baby-sit you here. If you eat you'll live. If not, you'll die. This land can provide for you or kill you" (Mikaelsen 18).
Nicholas B.
In the book, Edwin is a Tlingit Indian, who is a man who trusts anyone and who is caring. When Edwin was on the island with Cole, before he was about to leave, he gave Cole very valuable information about the dangers on the island and what is safe for Cole in order for him to survive. Edwin cares about Cole and wants him to survive on the island. Also, Edwin shows Cole that he trusts him. Before Edwin left the island, Edwin gave Cole an Indian blanket called an at.oow. It had been handed down to him through many generations, and he is trusting Cole with it. He said “if you promise to care for it, I’ll believe you. A man is only as good as his word”(Mikaelsen 21). This is an example of direct characterization because Edwin is describing how he feels about trusting Cole.
Nicholas B.
In the book, Edwin is a Tlingit Indian, who is a man who trusts anyone and who is caring. When Edwin was on the island with Cole, before he was about to leave, he gave Cole very valuable information about the dangers on the island and what is safe for Cole in order for him to survive. Edwin cares about Cole and wants him to survive on the island. Also, Edwin shows Cole that he trusts him. Before Edwin left the island, Edwin gave Cole an Indian blanket called an at.oow. It had been handed down to him through many generations, and he is trusting Cole with it. He said “If you promise to care for it, I’ll believe you. A man is only as good as his word”(Mikaelsen 21). This is an example of direct characterization because Edwin is describing how he feels about trusting Cole.
Don't pay attention to my first post.
Mariana B.
In the book Edwin is an elder Tlinglit Native American who is quite. He is very cultural, and is caring for people and a hard worker.He built Cole's shelter and gave him helpful advice. "Nobody's going to baby-sit you here. If you eat you'll live. If not, you'll die. This land can provide for you or kill you" (Mikaelsen 18). Thiis quote is an example of indirect characterization.
Tyler H.
Edwin is a old potbellied Tlingit elder who is very wise. He cares for his tribe and eventually Cole. His biggest advice to Cole is how Cole isn't as tough as he thinks he is and he is part of a much bigger circle. "Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself"(Mikaelsen,18).
Tyler N.
Garvey is a wise Tlingit Indian who seems to see the good in Cole. Garvey seems to be a more patient type of person when dealing with Cole. Garvey is wise, however. "You don't have to be Native American or First Nation. Anybody can love, forgive, and heal. Nobody has a corner at that market"(Mikaelsen 12). This is an example of indirect characterization, because the author does not show this trait in a straight forward way, it shows this in a way where the audience must figure it out themselves.
Jocelyn T.
Edwin is an important character in the book, though he is not mentioned often. He is a “pot-bellied” Tlingit elder who constantly tries to give Cole advice. At first, Cole doesn’t listen to the advice, but Edwin still makes an attempt to help Cole. Edwin acts as a sort of guide for Cole throughout the book. He seems to steer Cole in the right direction, understanding his problems. Even after Cole was released from the hospital, Edwin was trying to help any way he could. “And yes, maybe people don’t change overnight, but I do believe they can change direction overnight. Facing in a new direction is the first step of any new journey.” ( Mikaelsen 153).
Tyler N.
Garvey is a wise Tlingit Indian who seems to see the good in Cole. Garvey seems to be a more patient type of person when dealing with Cole. Garvey is wise, however. "You don't have to be Native American or First Nation. Anybody can love, forgive, and heal. Nobody has a corner on that market"(Mikaelsen 12). This is an example of indirect characterization, because the author does not show this trait in a straight forward way, it shows this in a way where the audience must figure it out themselves.
Please ignore my first comment.
Ryan C.
Mikaelsen, Ben.Touching Spirit Bear. New York: HarperCollins,2001.Print
Garvey,Cole's parol officer,has convinced Cole to go into the circle justice. Garvey has suggested that Cole should be banished to a remote island In Alaska. Garvey has been with Cole almost everyday and tried to give him advice. "Don't waste this chance, Cole." ( Mikaelsen21). This quote shows Garvey giving Cole advice.
Daniel S.
Garvey is a parole officer that watches over Cole. Garvey is like Cole because as a kid he had a tough time and now he is helping Cole with his problems. Garvey said "Helping others is how I help myself" (Mikaelsen 127)This is indirect characterization because Garvey doesn't come out and say that he is a loving caring person, the reader has to infer their trait.
Tyler Ross
Garvey is a young Tlingit Indian who is also a parole officer and visits Cole a lot in the detention center. Garvey really wants to help Cole because he sees a lot of himself in Cole and he is trying to make up for all the people he hurt when he was younger."Edwin and I are probably the two biggest fools alive, or maybe we see our own pasts too well. " (mikalsen 155)
Ashley P.
Garvey is a gravelly-voiced, wisecracking Indian parole officer from Minneapolis. Garvey became a parole officer because he himself has dealt with trauma, and had to resolve his issues the hard way.... Through jail. “I see a lot of myself in you. When I was your age, I spent five long years in prison for thing's I'll go to my grave regretting.” (Mikaelson 127). This quote is an example of indirect characterization, I know this because Garvey comes right out and says what he means, and he did not use any metaphors. I can tell that Garvey is there for Cole like the supportive father Cole never had. He uses encouraging nick-names such as “champ” to show Cole a friendly vibe. Garvey does not think jail is a good solution to issues. He recommended Circle Justice to Cole. Cole took advantage of this jai-ridding opportunity. Unfortunately he was injured but learned his lesson. Garvey now feels as if Cole's near death experience was his entire fault.
Kendra H.
Garvey is Cole’s parole officer. Since Cole is a bad kid and has gone to jail many times Garvey decides he wants to help him. Garvey also helps Cole because Garvey sees a lot of himself in Cole. When Garvey was Cole’s age he was just like Cole. Garvey tries to help Cole by sending him to the Circle Justice which Garvey believes can help heal Cole.” ‘It’s a healing form of justice practiced by native cultures for thousands of years.’ “(Mikaelsen 11)
This is a direct characterization. It is direct because you can tell the author is implying that Garvey really want to help Cole be a better kid.
Micaela S.
Garvey is Cole's parole officer and he is also a Tlingit Indian who is the reason Cole was sent to the island. Garvey tries to make Cole feel better after he blew his chance on the island. "...we all have things we wish we could do over again..." (Mikaelsen 142). Garvey acts as more Han a parole officer towards Cole.
Kylie M.
Edwin is a Tlingit Eder who helps the protagonist, Cole learn in Touching Spirit Bear.Edwin is an older pot bellied man and usually wears an atire consisiting of a blue tee shirt and worn out jeans. Though he isn't the main character, Edwin is very wise. As he accompanies Cole he says meaningful sentences and quotes in order to try and help Cole. It was mentioned that he had also been on the island Cole was banished to for the same purpose. He had obviousy leearned from his experiences on the island and grew to be a respectful and peaceful man. " 'Anger keeps you lost,' he said,as he started back toward the shelter. 'You can find yourself here, but only if you search' "(Mikaelsen 20).
This is an example of direct characterization. It is an example of that because everything was directly written in the book by the author. Edwin himself said he had been to the island, and said he regrets his old behavior. The book also specifically states that Edwin wears worn out jeans and a tee shirt. However, certain personality traits are not direct such as his cleverness. I can only infer that he is wis from his quotes.
Thank you all now I can begin my indirect characterization book report
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