Character Development Task

Creating a character development chart can provide a structured way to track the changes and growth of characters throughout a story. Here are steps for creating such a chart for the beginning, middle, and end of the story:

Beginning of the Story:

• • Introduce the character(s): Describe their initial traits, behaviors, and circumstances at the start of the story.

  • Note any initial goals, desires, or conflicts they may have.

  • Record any significant events or interactions that shape their initial characterization.

Middle of the Story:

• • Describe how the character(s) evolve or change as the story progresses.

  • Note any challenges, conflicts, or revelations they encounter that impact their development.

  • Record their responses to these events, including any shifts in attitude, beliefs, or behavior.

  • Highlight any new goals, motivations, or relationships that emerge for the characters.

End of the Story:

• • Summarize the final traits, behaviors, and circumstances of the characters at the conclusion of the story.

  • Reflect on how the characters have grown or transformed since the beginning.

  • Analyze how the resolution of conflicts or the achievement of goals has influenced their development.

  • Consider any lessons learned or insights gained by the characters throughout their journey.

Additional Considerations:

• • Include quotes or excerpts from the text that illustrate key moments of character development.

  • Consider using visual aids such as graphs or timelines to represent the progression of character development over time.

  • Compare and contrast the development of different characters within the same story to identify patterns or thematic connections.