Elements of Character Analysis
This section of the guide delves into the specific elements that can be analyzed to characterize a figure in literature. It provides a comprehensive list of aspects to consider, along with examples and useful vocabulary for each element.
The key elements for character analysis include:
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Personal data: General information about the character such as name, age, gender, race, religion, and domicile.
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Appearance: The character's physical attributes, including figure, hair, face, clothing, and skin.
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Social background: The character's place in society, including job, family, hobbies, and interests.
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Language: How the character speaks, including dialect, accent, and level of formality.
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Feelings and thoughts: The character's internal emotional and mental state.
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Behavior and interactions: How the character behaves and interacts with others, including any striking habits.
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Attitudes: The positions and viewpoints the character represents.
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Relations: The character's relationships with others.
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Motives: The reasons behind the character's behavior.
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Developments: Any changes or growth the character undergoes.
Vocabulary: The guide provides extensive vocabulary for describing each element. For example, for appearance: "pretty, handsome, attractive, ugly, good-looking, tall, small, tiny, pale, tanned, healthy, wrinkled, strong, weak, thick, slim, bright/dull eyes, straight/curly hair."
This detailed breakdown of character elements serves as an excellent Charakterisierung Englisch Musterlösung, providing students with a comprehensive framework for analyzing literary characters.