Year 10 novel study – Character Descriptions

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For the novel you are reading I would like you to complete 2 – 3 character descriptions. For each character please follow this format.

Character Name

Symbolism of name

• Does the name symbolise anything about the character or novel?

Speech

• Colloquial expressions, formal vs informal language, use of swearing (blasphemy), other.

Appearance

• Clothing, mannerisms, disfigurations, age, sex.

Actions

• How do the characters react to each other?
• What impact does this have on the narrative (story)?
• How do the characters actions relate to  the themes of the text ?(you need to list the page numbers where you have found your examples)

Other

• Describe the stereotypical nature of the characters and how they relate to their peers or society.
• What do you think about the characters and do you know anyone like them?

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