Character Analysis

For this assignment, select any short story we have read to this point. Be sure to pick a character that allows you to fill out all sections. In the left side of the table, list quotes and brief summaries of specific passages along with the page number where you found them. In the right hand side of the table, write what you believe the quote or passage reveals about the characters personality, motivation, dreams, etc. Then follow the directions on the bottom of the second page. Characters words What this reveals about the character

Characters thoughts

What this reveals about the character

Characters Actions

What this reveals about the character

Others Statements

What this reveals about the character

After completing the above, draft a one sentence statement that includes the author and title of the work and an explanation of what message the author might be conveying through the character (i.e. In The Secret Life of Bees, Kidd uses Lily to illustrate the difficult adolescent journey from self loathing to self esteem, with the black women who surround her as guides).

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