Character Analysis Graphic Organizer

A character analysis graphic organizer facilitates students to break down and analyze the character, the way the character imparts influence and in turn, is influenced by other characters, the plot, and the setting of the story. It is applicable during as well as after reading the story.

A character analysis graphic organizer is a graphic representation of a character from a fictional story. It details the personal traits of the mentioned character and its contribution to the plot and people around in the fiction.

Character analysis elucidates a procedure to work out hints from a given paragraph or story, to get more information about the characters. Its salient feature is that it allows us to recognize the theme of the story, and acknowledge the roles of the characters. It gives a near-to-reality look to the story and the people in it. Eventually, it boosts our interest in the story.

For preparing a character analysis graph, students deeply go through the story, looking for the appearance, thoughts, feelings, behavior, words, and actions of the focussed character. Similarly, any examples or quotes about that character and any discussions and reactions of the accompanying characters to them and about them are also recorded separately.

It helps the students to learn the effects of these attributes on the outlook of the story and predict the reader’s expectations and reactions.

A character analysis graphic organizer is helpful in evaluating the behavioral factors of fabricated characters, like cheerful, angry, sad, happy, hard-working, lazy, easy-going, strict, quiet, talkative, silly, smart, confused, confident, pessimistic, optimistic, brave, scared, weak, strong, sentimental, stubborn, down to earth, friendly, loyal, honest, etc.

Considering the character analysis graphic organizer while going through the story aids the students to improve their comprehension of the story.