What are their main characteristics?
The main characteristics of puppets include physical traits like height (tall or short), body type, and facial features, as well as personality traits like being cheerful, grumpy, outgoing, shy, fearful, or brave. The characteristics also include behavioral mannerisms such as jumping up and down when excited or slumping when sad. These characteristics determine the puppet's face, body, expression, voice, and movement style.
Explanation
The chapter explains that characteristics include physical appearance and personality traits. These help determine the puppet's expression, voice, and mannerisms. The example in Figure 5.5 shows a scared lion and his mouse friend, demonstrating how characteristics are reflected in puppet design.