Structure of a Characterization

The first page outlines the basic structure for writing a Charakterisierung einer Person $characterization of a person$. It is divided into three main sections:

1. Introduction: Present the character Describe the character's situation Mention the name of the text
2. Main part: Discuss outward appearance $äußere Erscheinung$ Describe abilities $Fähigkeiten$ Analyze behavior $Verhalten$ Examine reactions of other characters Explore hobbies, feelings, and attitudes $Einstellung$ Consider belongings, thoughts, beliefs, opinions, and motives
3. Conclusion: Summarize the results of the analysis

Highlight: The guide reminds students to use simple present tense and include quotes from the text, formatted with quotation marks $"..."$.

Formulierungshilfen for Characterization

This page provides valuable Formulierungshilfen $phrasing aids$ for each section of the characterization, offering a Charakterisierung Vorlage $characterization template$ that students can follow:

Introduction:

• "In the $type of text$ ... written by ... $Author's name$, $Character's name$ is one of the main characters..."

Main part:

• "The person is... / seems to be... / acts like... / is described as..."
• "His behavior shows that..."
• "From the way he acts, you can assume that..."
• "This is an example of..."
• "Another important fact is that..."
• "This shows that..."
• "Throughout the book... the character changes/does not change."

Conclusion:

• "To sum up..."
• "All in all, you can see that..."

Example: "In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' written by Harper Lee, Scout Finch is one of the main characters. She is described as a curious and intelligent young girl. Her behavior shows that she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in."