Examining the Male Characters in Relation to Edna
Name ________________________
For this activity, go back through your novel and investigate your assigned character from each list. Use your
marginal notes to help you locate information that you noticed as you read.
List A
Leonce
Robert
Arobin
List B
Edna’s father
Dr. Mandelet
Part 1: Gather key textual information that relates to the characterization of your characters and record that
information with page number. What words and phrases would you use to describe the character based on
the evidence you find? Create a chart for each of your assigned characters like the one below:
Pg.
#
Evidence
Descriptive Words/Phrases
Part 2: What are the notable exchanges/interactions/events that happen with your character and Edna?
Name and give context to them, give page number and record KEY evidence from that exchange (evidence
that you could imagine analyzing in writing). What words and phrases would use to describe the
interactions/relationship between the character and Edna based on the evidence you find? Create a chart for
each of your assigned characters like the one below:
Pg.
#
Exchange/Interaction/Eventgive Context-what is happening
and when?
Key Evidence
Descriptive Words/Phrases
What conclusions/assertions/questions you can make about your characters’ purpose in the novel?