Problem Formulation Objectives of the Study
characteristic of characters in a drama or fiction that has a particular moral, intellectual, and emotional in their attitude. The readers can identify or make a
conclusion that those qualities above are characteristic of characters in a drama or fiction.
Characterization is the important element to identify the character in the literary work. According to Robert and Jacobs, there are four ways to identify the
characteristics of the characters. 1. What the characters themselves say and think, if the author expresses
their thought 2.What the characters do
You have heard that ―actions speak louder than words, and you should interpret actions as signs of character.
3.What the other characters say about them In stories and plays, as in life, people often talk about other people.
4.What the author says about them, speaking as storyteller or observer What the author says about a character is usually to be accepted as truth.
Naturally, authors must be accepted on matters offactRoberts Jacobs, 1987:147-148.
The characterization of the main character can be showed by many ways above. The main character‟s characteristic can be showed through the main character‟s
say and do, in this play Chizuko. The characteristics of Chizuko can also be showed through by other characters. In addition, the characteristic of Chizuko is
described by the author. The author has the role as a story teller behind the story.