Name: _______________________________Grade & Section: _11/12________ Score: _________________
School: ______________________________ Teacher: ____________________ Subject Creative Nonfiction
LAS Writer: JOY C. RODRIGUEZ
Content Editors: ZYNAFE V. CAIJO ROMEL V. MAT-AN .
Lesson Topic: Character and Characterization Quarter 3 Week 3 LAS 2
Learning Targets: Analyze factual/nonfictional elements (character and characterization) in the text.
Reference(s): Chauncey, S. 2017. Characterization: Bringing Real People to life on the Page. [online]
www.sarahchauncey.com. Available at:<https://www.sarahchauncey.com/characterization-real-
people/>. [Accessed 7 March 2021].; Mockenhaupt,B. 2006.The Waiting. [online] learning.hccs.edu.
Available at:<https://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/kimberly.koledoye/inrw0420/narrative-essay/personal-
narrative-essay-examples-1-4> [Accessed 3 March 2021]. ;PIVOT IV-A.2020. Creative Nonfiction.
[online] commons.deped.gov.ph. Available at: <https://commons.deped.gov.ph/documents/007e3c2-
37b3-4e92-bb82-3c8976596d03>. [Accessed March 6,2021].
Character and Characterization
Character. In literature, character is a person, animal, or creature that performs the actions and moves
the story. In nonfiction, the characters are real people which usually include the author himself or herself. There
are different types of characters:
Flat characters are those who are stereotypical because they don’t change throughout the story.
Example
The main character did not cheat even though he was aware that everyone cheated to pass the exam.
Round characters are those who are well-developed and changed at the end of the story.
Example
A character who used to be very strict became understanding because he learned how difficult the tasks
he asked them to do when he did it for himself.
Characterization means the way how writers develop characters personality in a reader’s mind. In
nonfiction, you cannot invent details about your character. It is important to capture their distinctive traits or
features and evoke them accurately to describe what sets him or her apart from the other characters.
Examples
1. “…I saw three children maybe ages five to six wearing their rugged-like clothes holding paper cups asking
for coins …”(Describes the characters as malnourished children.)
2. “The dirt caused by the dust around was present on his wrinkled body…” (Describes the character as an
old man who has not taken a bath yet.)
Activity 1
Determine whether the character is a flat character or round character based on the description. Write
your answer on the blank provided before each number.
____________1. The feuding families of Romeo and Juliet forgave each other after the death of lovers.
____________2. Maria never lost her composure even Baldo followed the difficult route to their house.
____________3. At the beginning of the story, the main character had low self-esteem. He felt sad in school.
Then he tried out in a chess club. Slowly, he gained friends and developed his confidence.
____________4. I know my mother loved and supported me, but I was going through a difficult time. My
grades dropped drastically. She asked me why but she never got angry. Instead, she helped
me.
Activity 2
Name a character in the personal essay “The Waiting” by Brian Mockenhaupt. Identify if the character is
flat or round and cite his or her unique traits and explain how they are characterized.
Character (1 point): ________________________________________________________________
Characterization (flat or round character) (1 point):__________________________________________
Unique trait 1 (2 point):________________________________________________________________
Explanation (2 points):________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Unique trait 2 (2 points):_______________________________________________________________
Explanation (2 points):________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
The Forgotten Ones
Mary Jade Dondonay
Have you ever felt how hard is it to be taken for granted? But what if the society has totally forgotten you,
would it be harder than it already is?
It was a humid afternoon Manila when after almost two weeks of working in Balintawak Market, I’ve
decided to unwind and give myself a break. The warmth of sun’s ray as it kisses my skin felt like hell. It seems
like I have stated all types of curses in my head for not bringing an umbrella as I walk on the banquets and
sidewalks of Novaliches, Bayan in Quezon City. The some coming from the vehicle add up to my irritation as I
sneezed every now and then. I regretted going out for a second and realized that it was not the break that I
wanted. It feels like it was the biggest problem in the world that time.
As I continue walking on the clothing area, I saw three children maybe ages five to six wearing their
rugged-like clothes holding paper cups asking for coins to every people that’ll pass by the area. The tiredness
and hunger were etched on their faces that they almost want to beg for they haven’t eaten since last night. Their
bodies were that thin like a piece of a bamboo, their big bellies were waving and it is evident that they lack of
nutrients.
Then it hits me. At that time, I have realized how stupid I am earlier that time for ranting such things when
in fact those children have all the rights to speak up for experiencing the hardest in such a young age. Those
children who are years younger than me making ways to earn money but there I was, complaining for heat. It
broke my heart seeing those children because I’ve been there. Memory when I was younger flash back. I have
experienced stomach ache for not having to eat because my father lost his job. What hurts me the most was
seeing my parents’ problematic faces thinking where to get food to eat. I learned how to value education and
started appreciating the hard works and sacrifices of my parents as such a young age. They’ve done lot for us
that the word “thanks” will never be enough to express my gratitude for them. I am lucky that our parents are
taking good care for us that although they were not able to finish their studies, they took full responsibility of
giving our basic needs. Their parents may be irresponsible enough to stood up and take responsibility for bringing
them to the world that’s why they are the one who suffers. And I think that’s the saddest.
After giving them coins, I continued walking. Upon entering the area where accessories are located, I
saw an old man sitting in the dirty banquet where an umbrella is the only one that protects him from hellish sun
ray. He looks dirty in his black rugged-like tee shirt and ripped shorts with his white hairs waving hello.
The dirt caused by the dust around was present on his wrinkled body, an understatement that he has not
taken his bath yet. I was standing on his back, observing. He lends his hands as if asking for money on every
people that pass by and will utter the word “pangkain lang po”. Out of pity and curiosity, I went in front of him end
asked him where were his children; he answered “may kanya-kanya nang asawa”. I frown in dismay and nodded.
Upon hearing his answer, I’ve realized how ungrateful his children were. At that moment, I promised
myself to take care of my parents ‘til the day they bid their farewell in this world. I can’t afford to see my parents
in his situation. And I think, that’s the least that I can do to pay them back.
Life had been really hard to those people who are less fortunate. It seems like they’ve been forgotten not
only by their loved ones but the society. Now, I realized why my parents are working hard for us to send to school
and have a better life because they’ve been there and don’t want us to be in that situation. Those less fortunate
people deserve to experience the best in life for they’ve been through enough. But, no one will help them but
themselves. They should be the one to act first and the rest will follow.
For people like us, if we thought that we have the heaviest problems, think twice or thrice. There were
people out there who suffered a lot but are still fighting, and so us too. Take every problem an opportunity to be
stronger and be an inspiration to other people.
(Source: PIVOT IV-A. (2020). Creative Nonfiction. https://commons.deped.gov.ph/documents/007e3c2-37b3-4e92-bb82-
3c8976596d03 (Accessed March 6,2021)
