ENGLISH B 4TH FORM Name:

Ms Sissi, Mr Moises and Mr. Gian Class:

WEEK 5

Food for Thought!!

Character analysis is the examination of literary characters, their motivation, and the realism of their
behavior in the plot context. Character analysis can also include a critical analysis of the writer, his or her
motivation in writing the story. In preparing a character analysis of the literary characters, the student
should seek to answer several questions. (see questions on the organizer below)

The analysis of a literary character also calls for a judgment of the kind of person the character
represents and identifying the portions of the story. The physical, cultural, and social environment that
created the character’s personality plays an important part in this identity. There may also be a
significant difference between how the character perceives him or herself and the way other characters
in the story see the character.

Is the character aware of this duality and if so, does he or she understand why others see them
differently? Next, does the character have a realistic view of his or her world? What is his or her view
and how does this affect the character’s actions? Would a real person in a similar situation behave the
same way? Finally, is the character effectively developed, or does the character lack the depth of
personality a real person might present?

TASK:

Complete the graphic organizer based on the Sophie, the main character, from the novel Breath,
Eyes, Memory. Make sure you provide page reference to support your answer for each of the
points/questions in the organizer.

For Example:

Memorable Quote: Spohie

“My mother is a daffodil,

limber and strong as one.

My mother is a daffodil,

but in the wind, iron strong.”

(Ch4, pg28)
ENGLISH B 4TH FORM Name:
Ms Sissi, Mr Moises and Mr. Gian Class:
WEEK 5