Characterization, 1632 series By: Eric Flint

            

          The 1632 series by Eric Flint is a wonderful show of good writing and multiple examples of characterization throughout.  Probably one the best examples of characterization throughout the series is that of Mike Sterns, a Appalachian mountain coal miner union leader turned president of the U.S.E. (the united states of Europe.  Through the books you see Mike Sterns transform from a virtual hillbilly to a confident military commander and politician.  It is also shown when at first he treats people roughly and doesn't accommodate, after a while he realizes that he has to let other feel like they are in control in order for him to remain in power.