Learning to write the analysis of a character requires an adequate reading of the literary work, paying attention to what the author reveals about him through dialogues, descriptions and narratives. A literary scholar is able to talk about the role each character plays in the book. The protagonist plays the main one, while the antagonist is the "villain" of the situation, who has an open conflict with the hero. The best writers bring to life multifaceted characters, and this must be grasped in the analysis. Read on to learn how to write one.
Steps
Step 1. Read the literary work you need to analyze paying particular attention to the words, actions, relationships and struggles of all the primary and secondary characters that play an important role
Step 2. Take notes on all the main aspects that give depth to the protagonist as you read the book for the second time
Step 3. Write a paragraph about the main character and the role played in the literary work
- Describe the physical appearance of the character and explain what the appearance reveals about the character. Make sure you quote or paraphrase directly from the work. Note: You should enter your analysis both before and after the quote or paraphrase.
- Discuss the language used by the character in the course of the work. Does it express the same way throughout the story or are changes made between the introduction and the conclusion?
- If you can find any, include details about his past (some of this information needs to be inferred). When was he born and where? Where did he grow up? What kind of education has he received? Do your past experiences affect what you say or do? Like?
- Talk about the character's personality. Does it act on the basis of emotions or reason? What values does he demonstrate through his words or actions? Do you have any goals or ambitions? Be specific and be sure to quote or paraphrase from the job.
Step 4. Describe and analyze the relationships he has with the other characters in the story
Does this character lead or follow others? Do you have close friends and family? Use examples from the text to support your analysis.
Step 5. Explain the struggle or conflict facing the character of this literary work
Step 6. Describe your most important actions
What do they tell the reader about this character? How do you cope with conflicts?
Describe how the character changes or grows over the course of the story. Does it get better or worse? Does it present itself differently in the conclusion? Memorable characters usually evolve over the course of a noteworthy literary work
Step 7. Collect supporting materials or evidence for analysis
If the author describes the character by making him seem superficial, you should provide specific details to demonstrate this character trait by quoting or paraphrasing them directly from the work.
Advice
- Make a rough draft to collect your thoughts on the analysis before finally writing the work, proofreading it and submitting it.
- Use specific details from the text to support each point.
- Plan your analysis carefully. Write a tempting introduction for people who will read your work. Make sure each paragraph revolves around a central topic. Uniform the text with an accurate conclusion and connect the main points of the analysis.
- A character has both positive and negative characteristics. Analyze these points to offer a broader perspective on his personality.
