4.3 Focus on Character
Completion requirements
When we watch films, we try to engage with the characters. We relate their experiences to our own. We consider how we might act in similar situations. We might even compare the characters to others we know.
Before this engagement can occur, we need plausibility. For a character to be plausible, the audience needs to believe that at that moment in time, in that place, this person would believably act as he/she is. In order for a character’s actions to be plausible, the audience considers whether or not that behaviour is consistent with the character’s values, motivations, and previous actions.
Before this engagement can occur, we need plausibility. For a character to be plausible, the audience needs to believe that at that moment in time, in that place, this person would believably act as he/she is. In order for a character’s actions to be plausible, the audience considers whether or not that behaviour is consistent with the character’s values, motivations, and previous actions.
The Assignment
Take a moment to consider three characters: the protagonist, a character
who supports the protagonist, and a character who opposes the
protagonist. On the handouts found in the Worksheets tab, brainstorm your impressions of each of these three characters on separate character placemats.
Once you have completed your assignment, save it as Your Name 4.3 Focus on Character and submit it for assessment.
View Amy's 4.3 Character Placemat to help you get started.
View the rubric to see how your assignment will be assessed. Download the 4.3 Focus on Character rubric.
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