Characterization

Characterization is one of the elements which develop from the inside of the novel. It is the way of the author to show the figure and to show the character of the story. This element is needed in composing a literary work. Through characterization, the readers can understand the the life of individual character told by the author. Characterization can be seen from the dialogue among the characters, what they are doing, what others say about them, the reaction to the events and so on.