Make-up Play Character Analysis
Purpose: If you or your group members were absent during the Group Oral
Performance assignment, write a 3-4 page essay that explores one of the characters in
your play. In particular, focus on how or whether the character either changes or refuses
to change his or her goals, arguments, relationships, conflicts or values.
Due Date: Monday, April 16
Introduction: Provide a clear thesis, focus and purpose.
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Background: Summarize the play’s plot, setting and background. Explore the main
characters, conflicts, relationships and arguments.
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Focused Analysis: Focus on one character, and explore how this character changes
or refuses to change his/her attitudes, arguments or assumptions.
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Support Claims: Use specific quotes from the play to support your claims and
arguments.
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Conclusion: Explain how this character is relevant or persuasive to modern audiences.
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Editing and Documentation
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