Ms. Hume - 10th English
After Dark “Character Analysis” Essay
300 to 600 words (1-2 pages)
12-Point Font, Times New Roman,
Double-spaced
Question: Choose ONE character from the novel “After Dark” and complete a character analysis
much like the one you did for Eri Asai. You may choose to re-write and further your analysis of
Eri for this assignment or choose a new character to examine in this essay. Main Character to
consider: Mari Asai
Eri Asai Takahashi Korogi
Shirakawa Kaoru
1st - Look for evidence of this character’s struggle in the story. List the passages that point to
his/her struggles.
2nd - Come up with a thesis that summarizes what you feel is this character’s main problem.
3rd - Begin to write a rough draft of your character analysis beginning with your thesis then fully
develop your argument using AT LEAST 3 examples or passages in your analysis of your
character. Use the worksheet below to get started. Then put the essay in final form, using the
format above (12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced).
OUTLINE OF CHARACTER ANALYSIS
Thesis Statement: (Hook & Opinion statement)
1st Topic Sentence on her problem evident in the first passage:
Analysis of Evidence:
2nd Topic Sentence on her problem evident in the second passage:
Analysis of Evidence:
3rd Topic Sentence on her problem evident in the third passage:
Analysis of Evidence:
Conclusion: (What did I learn writing this character analysis? Avoid repeating thesis above.)