Character Journal Instructions
Write at least one substantial journal entry from the perspective of a character in The Outsiders by SE Hinton. At the beginning of each entry, state the name of the featured character and the chapter after which the entry would be written. Ie. I will be Dally after Chapter 4 but I have read through page 84.
Put yourself in the character’s shoes, and consider the following questions to get you going:
- What are you most afraid of or worried about? What is making you anxious? Describe the person, object, or event that bothers you.
- Who has impressed, annoyed, or pleased you most so far? What other character has had the strongest effect on you? Describe the interaction you've had, and why you feel the way that you do.
- What do you want to accomplish in your life? What big goals have you set for yourself, and why? What obstacles stand in your way?
- If you could relive a moment, what moment would you like to relive, and why? What event do you think about? Why is it such a strong memory for you? Do you have any regrets about this moment?
- What lesson(s) have you learned? What have the events that you've been through taught you? How have you changed?
- Choose a value or ideal that is important to you--honesty, courage, faithfulness, and so forth. Define your value, and explore how it relates to your life. Why is this ideal important to you?
Key Notes: Word choice is key in creating a characters’ voice. Please be diligent in trying to sound like the character you have chosen.
Time Requirement: You must spend a minimum of 15 minutes on this entry before Tuesday!