1 Select four characters from our present text:
George, Lennie, Curly, Carlson, Slim, the wife, Candy, Crooks, the Boss, Aunt Clara
2 List three adjectives to describe him/her thus far in the text. (adjectives such as honest, dishonest, protective, leader, etc.)
3 Find ONE quotation for each adjective which supports the claim (adjective) that you have just listed.
Answer as follows:
#1 Name a) Quality #1: (adjective) i) Textual proof: (quotation with page number) ii) Type of character iii) Explanation: Now, explain in your own words how the quotation proves that the character possesses the trait that you listed in a) (4-5 sentences) b) Quality #2: (adjective) i) Textual proof: (quotation with page number) ii) Type of character iii) Explanation: Now, explain in your own words how the quotation proves that the character possesses the trait that you listed in b) c) Quality #3: (adjective) i) Textual proof: (quotation with page number) ii) Type of character iii) Explanation Now, explain in your own words how the quotation proves that the character possesses the trait that you listed in c)
EXAMPLE:
1. The Boss
I.
Quality – organized
II.
Flat Character
III.
Textual proof:
“He pulled his time book out of his pocket and opened it where a pencil was struck between the leaves… The boss licked his pencil.” (Steinbeck 21)
IV.
Explanation:
The boss has just arrived and met Lennie and George. He is checking on his new men. Here he enters their names into his book. He makes sure that he writes down exactly what time the men will start working. He listens to why they have missed their ride to the field. He keeps track of who is working for him and when in his book. These actions show that he is an organized man as he has record of who is working for him and when.

Writing Assignment
You have been asked to write a character analysis using your own ideas, evidence from the text as your supporting details, and explanations that will clarify how textual evidence supports your claims.
What is a Character Analysis or Character Sketch?
A character sketch is a written description of a character in a story, novel or play. The purpose is to create a picture of the person, through effective adjectives, to describe him or her to your audience. You must also provide concrete examples from the story to support each of your opinions.
Your Task
You can select any character that we have studied in the text thus far. He or she can be flat or round, dynamic or static.
Type of character:
Flat/Static – one dimensional; does not change throughout the story
Round/Dynamic – multi dimensional; develops and changes throughout the course of the story
Quotation: an important, revealing part of the text that supports your point. You will place it in quotations and cite it correctly. Remember: following the quotation marks leave one space then a bracket followed by the author’s last name, another space, then the page number, finally followed by the closing bracket. (Smith 21)
Explanation: Characterization refers to how characters are developed or described by the author.
Characters are revealed in many ways throughout a story:
What a character says (dialogue)
What a character thinks (internal monologue)
What a character does (actions/reactions)
What others say or think about the character (narration)
Further requirements:
You must use the outline provided as your template for your rough copy. The good copy must be written neatly in pen or typed and double spaced.
The good copy is due typed as well in MLA format. Paying close attention to the expectations, and sample provided, as well as the feedback that you receive on your rough draft will help you create an excellent product. The length of your final copy should be around 300-400 words.
You MUST include direction quotations as evidence for the traits or qualities that you select.

Sample Topic Sentence for Paragraph:
Ex. In the famous Shakespearean play Macbeth, Macduff, a rather minor character, has proven himself to be dutiful to the King’s requests, a loyal nobleman to King Duncan, and suspicious of Macbeth’s actions.
Sample First Point, Proof and Analysis
First, Macduff proves himself to be dutiful to the King’s requests because despite having to travel miles by horseback, he arrives at Macbeth’s castle in order to fulfill his promise to the King. In speaking to Macbeth,
Macduff states of Duncan, “He did command me to call timely on him;/I have almost slipped the hour (2, 3, 42-43).
Since Macduff’s response reveals his concern and worry about almost failing to arrive on time to wake the King, it in turn proves that he was extremely dedicated to the King.
Transition into next Point (quality), Proof and Analysis
In addition, Macduff shows himself to be a loyal nobleman to the King even after Duncan is dead. For instance, Macduff …