Character Analysis

Character analysis

Characterization: the methods by which the author directly and/or indirectly reveals the traits of characters

character sentence frames

Remember! Good readers think deeply about the characters they encounter in books. Use these sentence stems below to help you think deeper about characters in the text you are reading!

The character wants.... An obstacle preventing him/her from getting what he/she wants is....
The character's motive is....
A pattern in the character's actions are.... The patterns show that this character is the type of individual who...
On one hand, the character tends to..., but on the other hand, he/she is....
On the outside, the character seems..., but deep inside and through closer inspection, he/she is....
The character wants.... An obstacle preventing him/her from getting what he/she wants is....
The character acted out of character when he/she..., which is partly due to....
In the beginning of the text, the character...
Initially, {main character's name} (feels/believes) ______ because/due to the fact that/as a result of....
As the conflict progress, [character's name]....
At this moment, the character feels ______ because/due to/as a result of....
The character's word(s)_________ are intended to....
When character claims that he/she "________," really what he/she is asserting is....
As an example/illustration/demonstration, the character exhibits the qualities of ....
This is significant because....
Based on the_______, one can conclude that....

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