Scribd
Upload
5 views

Character Description Notes

The document outlines key elements for character analysis, including the concept of a super objective, which represents a character's deepest desire throughout the story. It emphasizes the importance of action words, or actable verbs, that clarify a character's intentions in a scene. Additionally, it provides guidance on character description, generalities, and a structured approach to analyzing a character as the protagonist in their narrative.

Uploaded by

sphs.spartantheatrecompany
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
5 views

Character Description Notes

The document outlines key elements for character analysis, including the concept of a super objective, which represents a character's deepest desire throughout the story. It emphasizes the importance of action words, or actable verbs, that clarify a character's intentions in a scene. Additionally, it provides guidance on character description, generalities, and a structured approach to analyzing a character as the protagonist in their narrative.

Uploaded by

sphs.spartantheatrecompany
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Character Analysis

Character Name
●​ Super Objective
○​ A super objective is what a character wants most in life—their deepest desire or
driving force throughout the entire story. It shapes all their decisions,
relationships, and conflicts.
○​ While a scene objective focuses on what a character wants in a single moment,
the super objective is the big-picture goal that influences every action they take.`
●​ Action Words
○​ Actable Verbs
■​ An actable verb describes what a character is actively trying to do to
another character in a scene. It gives the actor a clear intention behind the
line rather than just stating emotions. Instead of playing an emotion (e.g.,
"be sad"), the actor pursues an action (e.g., "begs for forgiveness").
■​ Example in a Script:
●​ SCENE: A tense conversation between two friends, Maya and
Jordan.
●​ MAYA: (Crossing her arms) You always do this. You say you’ll
show up, and then you disappear.​
(Actable Verb: To Accuse)
●​ Description
○​ Age (How old are they?)
○​ Hair color & style (Is their hair long, short, curly, straight?)
○​ Body type (Tall, short, thin, muscular, curvy, etc.)
○​ Other defining features (Freckles, scars, glasses, posture, etc.)
●​ Generalities
○​ Generalities: Identify HE SAID/SHE SAID
■​ What does the character say about themself
●​ What do they reveal in their own words?
■​ What do the other characters say about that character
●​ How do others describe them?
■​ Things that are repeated
●​ If multiple people say the same thing about the character, it
becomes a generality.
●​ Analysis
○​ Write a Paragraph Analysis of the Character as the Protagonist in Their Story
●​ What do they want? (Their main goal)
●​ What’s in their way? (The obstacles they face)
●​ How do they see themselves?
●​ How do others see them?
●​ What patterns emerge in their behavior?
●​ What makes them the protagonist of their own story?

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy