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English 1B Assignment --Banerjee

The Character Analysis Research Project
A character analysis involves a thorough and detailed examination of all aspects of a literary character. You should develop a careful analysis that is well supported with evidence from the text. However, a paper that comprises of long quotes strung together is not acceptable. This assignment is a research paper that tests your close-reading and interpreting skills; therefore, you should use outside secondary criticism sparingly. Be discerning; avoid summarizing. Your paper should not be a mere repetition of facts and statements which have been previously formulated by some expert in the field; it is instead your own interpretation and analysis arrived at after you have conducted an exhaustive study of available materials on the subject. An effective research paper presents a new or unique interpretation, always backed up by evidence.

Guidelines

Guidelines for Writing a Character Analysis Essay
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Character Analysis: How?

Character analysis

Your close reading of a book or story to analyze

- CHARACTER (DESCRIPTION, ACTION, DIALOG)

- HOW THE AUTHOR CREATES THE CHARACTER (WORD CHOICES, INTERACTION)

How?

How do you write a character analysis essay? The character analysis should begin with the physical description and overall personality of the character. Describe any mannerisms and include all background information. The middle portion of the character analysis should contain their role within the story.

Character Analysis | Definition, Purpose & Examples - Lesson

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Guidelines for Writing a Character Analysis Essay

You develop a character by telling the reader about that character, what he is doing or thinking. You reveal fictional characters by the way they appear, by what they say, by what they do, and by what others say about them.