Characterisation

=Building Portraits of Characters=

Work with a partner on the following activities.
 * 1) Choose one of the characters from the novel, 'The Messenger' - Ed Kennedy; Marv; Richie; Audrey; Doorman; ...
 * 2) From the list of character words choose 8-10 words that you think fit the character you have chosen.
 * 3) Using a dictionary, investigate whether or not the words you have chosen mean what you think they mean in the context of the story.
 * 4) Make a list of these words in your folder and discuss why these words are appropriate with your partner.
 * 5) Besides your list of words, make notes about events in the novel in which the character demonstrates these qualities of character.
 * 6) Are there any words in the list that you don't know but you think might possibly fit? If so, investigate the menaings of these words in a dictionary. Decide whether or not you will add any of them to the list.
 * 7) Have you chosen some negative words as well as postitive words? Look at the list again, this time for words that might describe some less than admirable qualities of the character; or more admirable qualities if these are the words that aare missing. Include these in your list together with an explanation as to why they fit.
 * 8) You will be presenting your findings to other groups of students next lesson. Ensure you are prepared!

The characters:

 * Ed Kennedy
 * Audrey
 * Marv
 * Richie
 * Doorman
 * Milla
 * Robber