Title: Character Analysis Assignment
Course: Romeo and Juliet Sample Unit Simple Topics Forma > Section: Acts III-IV

English
Mrs. Smith
Romeo and Juliet Company Performance
Character Analysis (25 points)

No matter how big or small the part, every actor needs to know his/her character well. Use your imagination to develop your characterization by answering the following questions. Answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES; explain your opinions.

1.) What does your character want in this scene? What is your character's motivation for doing what he/she does?

2.) What obstacles stand in his or her way?

3.) What happens when your character confronts these obstacles?

4.) Are there any distinctive elements in your character's way of speaking? Is his or her language elaborate, plain, or musical? How are you going to present these elements?

5.) What is your character thinking during this scene? How does he or she react to the other characters and events?

6.) How does your character see himself/herself in relationship to the other characters? What, if any, are the power dynamics? Is class an issue in this scene? If so, how? If class isn't an issue, what are the other factors determining how this character reacts to the other characters in the scene?

Grading form:

Character Analysis Marking Guide

Character Motivation

Careful attention paid to text; plausible descriptions based on text

Description of obstacles in character's way

Careful attention paid to text; plausible descriptions based on text

Description of character's confrontation with obstacles

Careful attention paid to text; plausible descriptions based on text

Analysis of character's speech patterns and idiosyncrasies

Analysis of character's thoughts during scene based on actions in scene and reactions of other characters

Analysis of social influences: position, class, relationships and resulting power dynamics

Careful attention paid to text; plausible descriptions based on text

General Journal Rubric

This is a general rubric template for checking journal assignments.

Attention to text or support for analysis

- no supporting allusions or quotes
- a few superficial allusions or quotes
- adequate supports using allusions or quotes
- excellent use of supporting details and/or quotes
Attention to mechanics

- little to no attention paid to mechanics
- some attention paid to mechanics, but one or two glaring errors present
- some attention paid to mechanics; one or two minor errors
- careful editing is evident
Ideas and Content

- Misses point or remains entirely on the surface
- One or two insights present, but could use more thought or reflection
- Some interesting insights; may have one minor logic error, but for most part offers new understanding
- Well-thought out and insightful response