CHARACTER STUDY

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Character's name / nickname, reason for nickname

Birthplace
Present living circumstances
Present political and social environment
Characters innate intelligence
Physical appearance:
Actual age
How old does the character look?
Type of build/body
Distinguishing marks
Healthy? If not, why?
7. Interests, activities, favorites:
Color
Music
Time of day
Food
Sayings
Swear words
Mannerisms
Hobby
Inspirations, including people
8. Background:
What was the characters childhood like?
Religious background
Education
Relationship with mother and father
Relationship with siblings, if any
Other important family relationships
Economic status
Social status
9. Poi not view:
When is the character most comfortable?
Least comfortable?
Philosophy of life
Self-worth
View on politics
Optimist or pessimist?
Introvert or extrovert?
Greatest vulnerability
Biggest regret
Greatest accomplishment to date
Darkest secret
Does anyone know it?
10. What one word would the character use to describe him/herself?
11. Maturity level
12. Sense of humor
13. Interpersonal relationships:
Important current relationship

Past important relationships

Married, single, divorced?
Children?
Dependent on others?
Friends
Describe his/her social life
Attitude toward sexuality
14. Life goals, immediate and long-term
15. Has the character accomplished goals in the past?
16. Will he/she accomplish them now?
17. Crisis and conflict:
How does the character react to crisis?
Coping skills
Types of repeating problems in life
Patterns of behavior
Reaction to conflict
18. What change does the character undergo in the film / play / book you are analyzing?