Background Characters
How the character creates an effect
Characters are created from your imagination - see the link below for more information on that topic. You can use a prepared character chart to help you come up with things like character background, hopes and dreams, and descriptions. See the second link for one of those.
What was the significance of the characters carved on totem poles?
helps the author achieve a desired effect
Those kinds of characters are called background or peripheral characters.
Darl is the character in Faulkner's As I Lay Dying who is most focused on other characters in his descriptions. He is perceptive and introspective, often providing detailed insights into the thoughts and motivations of those around him.
create a character or setting profile worksheet. These worksheets typically include prompts for physical descriptions, background information, motivations, and relationships to help you fully develop your characters or settings. By filling out these worksheets, you can organize and keep track of important details to ensure consistency and depth in your storytelling.
Characters can be characterized through direct and indirect methods. Direct characterization involves explicit descriptions of a character’s traits, behaviors, or thoughts provided by the narrator. Indirect characterization reveals traits through a character's actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with others, allowing readers to infer their personality. Additionally, a character’s background, motivations, and development throughout the story contribute to their overall characterization.
There is great significance in the fact that the main character has no name in To Build a Fire. This is so that the reader can relate.
Dragon has no lines, but there are many other background characters that have no lines too!
When a character is revealed by clear descriptions by the author, it leads to a more vivid and detailed portrayal of the character. Descriptions of a character's appearance, actions, thoughts, and dialogue help readers to better understand the character's personality, motivations, and role in the story. This can enhance the reader's engagement and connection to the character.