Character
Analysis
1 Name
2: Sex
3 Age
4.
Physical Appearance
5. How
does the character feel about the way he or she looks?
6.
Describe the character childhood in terms of:
a. Relationship to Parents
b. Relationship to siblings
c. Relationship to the other key people in his or her youth
d. Lifestyle while growing up
e. Education
f. Childhood activities (hobbies, interests)
g. location(s) where she or her grew up
7.
Describe the character education during
and after high school, as well as any military service.
8. Describe the character current relationship to
a. Parents
b. Siblings
c. Other key people from his or youth
9.
Describe the character romantic life (married? Involved)
and relevant background (e.g. previous marriage, affairs).
10.
Describe the character’s sex life and moral beliefs.
11. Does
the character have kids? If so describe his
or her relationship with them. If not describe his or her attitude toward
children.
12. What
is character’s religious
background and current religious belief?
13. What
is character’s occupation?
14.
Describe the character’s relationship to his her boss and coworkers?
15. How
does the character feel about his or her job?
16. What
are the character’s hobbies or non-work activities?
17.
Describe the character’s philosophy of life?
18.
Describe the character’s political views?
19. Sum up
main aspect of the character personality including whether he or she optimistic
or pessimistic, an introvert or
extrovert and so fort.
20. What
is the character proud of?
21. What
is character ashamed of?
22.
Describe the character’s state of health.
23. How
intelligent is the character?
24.
Summarize the character’s relationship to the other major characters in the
screenplay or play?
II
Conflict
25. What
is this character’s goal in the script?
26. Why
does he or she want to achieve this goal?
27. Who or
what is trying to stop this character from reaching the goal? Why?
28. What strength of this character will help him or her in the effort to reach the goal? What weakness will hold him or her back?
III
Character Speaks
29. How
articulate is the character?
30. Does
the character have an accent or dialect. (If so, describe it)
31 Does
the character use slang or
professional jargon? (If so, describe it)
