Characterization: The way a writer creates and develops a character
Character
Physical Appearance
Actions, Thoughts,
Speech
Reactions of others
Mrs. Van Daan
Pretty, early 40’s, fur coat
“They’ve been picked up
that’s what’s happened.”
Mr. Van Daan
Tall, overweight,
expensive clothes,
smoking cigarette
“It’s a wonder we weren’t
arrested walking along the
streets.”
Mr. Frank
Brisk movements,
confident manner
Wearing an overcoat
“This is the way we must
live until it is over, if we
are to survive.”
Mrs. Frank
Young mother, reserved
“We’ve never done
anything illegal.”
Mr. Kraler
Dutchman, dependable,
kindly
Miep
Dutch girl in early
twenties
Anne
Thirteen, carries a school
bag, polite curtsey
Peter
Awkward, tall, sixteen
“This is what we call the
white market… helping all
the hundreds hiding in
Amsterdam.”
He will come frequently to
bring food and news.
Miep got the annex ready
for them… stored the food
and made the beds.
“I’ve got to get some
ration books for you.”
“But you can’t do that.
They’’ arrest you if you go
out without your star.”
Silence in the night
frightens her
“They made you wear it so
they could spit on you.”
Mr. Van Daan thinks Mrs.
Van Daan over reacts
about the Franks being
late.
Mr. Frank feels he owes
Mr. Van Daan for his help
when he first came to the
country.
*Mr. Kraler admires Mr.
Frank and thinks a man
like him should never have
to go into hiding.
*Mrs. Van Daan feels
indebted to Mr. Frank for
his help.
Anne is getting annoyed at
her mother treating her
like a baby.
Anne is amazed that Mr.
Kraler is still helping even
though he would suffer
death if he were caught.
Anne is amazed that Miep
is still helping even though
she would suffer death if
she were caught.
Peter doesn’t understand
why Anne is attached to
the yellow star they were
forced to wear.
Anne thinks Peter is shy
Character Traits: Words used to describe the character…usually
inferred by the reader.
Choose 3 characters to write a description on using character traits.
1.___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Characterization: The way a writer creates and develops a character
Name: ___________________ Block: _____________ Date: _________
Title of your play: ___________________________________________
Character
Physical Appearance
Actions, Thoughts,
Speech
Reactions of others
Character Traits: Words used to describe the character…usually
inferred by the reader.
Choose 3 characters to write a description on using character traits.
1.___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________