PAPER
You will discuss the qualities/ traits of the character(s) using facts from the novel how when the quality is seen. Short passages may be quoted from the novel to ate the quality.
How is the character revealed at the beginning of the novel?
a. What is trait #I? Include the adjective you chose to describe your character.
b. How do you know? (What do others say about the character? What does the character do? How does the author describe the character?)
- Be sure to include 2 examples and 1 quotation from the book
c. How does this trait affect the story? (How does this trait help or hurt the character's relationships with others? Does it help/hurt him/her personally? Does it get him/her into or out of trouble?
d. Why?
3: How does the character change throughout the course of the
a. What is trait #2? Include the adjective you chose to describe your character.
b. How do you know? Consider changes in actions, attitudes, beliefs, or self-concept. (What do others say about the character? What does the
character do?
- Be sure to include 2 examples and 1 quotation from the book
(Explain how the quote illustrates the character trait.)
c. How does this trait affect the story? (How does this trait help or hurt the character's relationships with others? Does it help/hurt him/her personally? Does it get him/her into or out of trouble?
d. Explain why this change is important to the character.
CONCLUSION: In one paragraph with 3-5 sentences, summarize what you have said, put in your own thoughts, and bring the report to a powerful end.
A. Guidelines:
1. Explain what you have learned through the experiences of this character and how you feel about what this character has been through.
2. Do NOT try to "sell" the boolid do NOT tell your reader to "go read the
book to learn more".
3. Do NOT introduce new material in the conclusion.
4. Restate your thesis.