Analysis of Character
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Prepare an analysis of a fictional character from a novel, movie, or television series.
Include descriptions and cited examples for each of the following methods for characters development:
the actions taken by characters used to reveal their natures
the author's descriptions or playwright's scene to inform the reader about the character
the characters' dialogue that reveals what they are like
things that others say about a character that reveals character traits
the writer speaking as a storyteller or in an aside in that present intentional judgments about a character
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Solution Summary
Using a variety of character traits, this example will show you one approach to understanding character. It can be used by writers who need to analyze a work of literature, or creative writers who need to create character.
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