Character is changed in some a ways by experience. Characters who remain relatively unchanged are called static. Characters who through some
development are called dynamic. The central characters in most short stories are round
They have fully developed complex personality that may defy simple analysis and description. Less significant characters in the story are likely to be
flat .
Finally, some characters in fiction lend themselves to neither kind of analysis. Instead, they may represent abstraction or ideas rather than complex
human beings in action. When the fiction writer is primarily interested why character choose and respond as they do their motivation we as readers must
respond by seeking and explanation for their behavior. We have to pay attention to the list of characters and carefully read whatever descriptions the playwright
has provided. Characters have several properties. They usually have a body. They possess traits such as attitudes, skill, psychology, drives, details of dress and
appearance, habits, etc.
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The viewer seeks to connect events by casual motivation of characters.
b. Setting
Causes and effects take place in time. In sample terms, setting is the time, place, and social reality within which a story takes place.
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Setting seems to be an insignificant element in some stories. Setting is important for additional reason: it
symbolize the emotional state of the characters. In which place is an important
21
Aaron Sherwood, Characterization, Narrative Structure and Mythopeia in The Film of Hayao Miyazaki
, Vancouver: Regent College, 2006. p.3
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Joseph F. et. al, 2002 op. cit, p. 6.
elements of setting, the writer usually provides specific, sometimes extended description of that place, focusing especially on those particular details that most
important to our understanding of the story.
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As reader, we need to have a clear sense of the place because that perception is central to our interpretation of
character, conflicts, and meaning. The time period is more significant than place. Setting is also an important element in establishing the tone in a work of fiction.
c. Costume
Costumes are always important, because they tell us something about the people who wear them.
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Costume can be especially symbolic. Costumes also provide information about time and place. By integrating costumes may function
to support the film narrative and thematic patterns. Costume identified the character. Costume employee decided to differentiate the sisters by contrasting the
colors of their wardrobes, having the flighty and artistic Marianne wear bolder shades of red, yellow and purple compared to the more modest hues of Elinors
attire. Marianne is thoroughly youthful, impetuous, and thoroughly immersed in romantic ideals. Contrasted with her sister, Elinor tempers, her emotions, and
judgments with good sense and discretion. She prefers to keep her troubles secret. Willoughbys costume was also designed to reflect his fashionable personality,
while Colonel Brandons trench coat and dark shades were intended to make him seem an old-fashioned, stronger character. The costumes really helped to get into
character and that they were absolutely beautiful to look.
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Joseph F. et. al, 2002 op. cit, p. 6.
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Barnet, et. al. An Introduction to Literature 12
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edition , USA: Longman, 2001, p. 953.
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CHAPTER III RESEARCH FINDING
A. Data Description
1. Representation of Female Stereotypes in Sense and Sensibility Film
2008 through Cinematography and Narrative Elements
