Chong, whom I secretly nicknamed Old Chong, was very strange, always tapping his fingers to the silent music of an invisible orchestra.ħ Types of Characters Round Character: Jing-mei – Headstrong (purposefully practices wrong notes) but wants to be loved (surprised when the recital goes poorly) Flat Character: Old Chong – Always simply a deaf, old teacher who does not hear Stock Character/Stereotype: Waverly – Jing-mei’s nemesis (51) The girl staring back at me was angry, powerful. (50) “You look like Negro Chinese….” - While the comment is DIRECTLY characterizing Jing-mei, the comment itself speaks to the abrasive, insensitivity of the mother. The action suggests her dissatisfaction with herself and her mother. A Stereotype (Stock Character) is a flat character of a familiar and often-repeated type. Flat Characters reveals only one personality trait. Round Characters show varied and sometimes contradictory traits. Indirect Characterization: The writer reveals a character’s personality through the character’s words and actions. On what show does the mother see the girl playing piano? What is the name of the piano teacher? Who is Auntie Lindo? What piece of music does Jing-mei play for her recital? What does Jing-mei say that finally ends the piano lessons? What gift do Jing-mei’s parents offer her at the end of the story? To what does the title “Two Kinds” refer?Ĭharacterization: The methods a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character Direct Characterization: The writer makes direct statements about a character’s personality. ![]() What is the name of the piano teacher? Who is Auntie Lindo? What piece of music does Jing-mei play for her recital? What does Jing-mei say that finally ends the piano lessons? What gift do Jing-mei’s parents offer her at the end of the story? What was the second movement of the piece “Selections from Childhood”?ģ Quiz: Two Kinds Whose haircut does Jing-mei’s mother force her to get? 2 Quiz: Two Kinds What city is the setting?
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