CHARACTER ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
(From TMA 123/128)
Here are some things to think about when beginning a character analysis for your monologue/scene work. Think about personal history of character and relationship with other characters; evidence of historical, political background; literature, theatre, visual arts, music; religion, philosophy, learning; growth in science and technology; daily life, human rights and living conditions that might have influenced the development of your character.
Physical
· What does my diet consist of?
· Height/Weight/Build?
· Hair color/Eye color/Nationality?
· Deformities, diseases or handicaps?
· On any medications?
· Do you have any addictions (drug or alcohol)?
· How much sleep do you get each night on average?
· Do you worry about your health?
· Do you exercise regularly?
· What types of exercise do you do, if any?
· What parts of your physical self do you love/hate?
· Overall are you pleased with your appearance?
· What style of clothing do you wear?
· What kind of accessories do you wear?
· Are you a bargain shopper or big spender?
· When people first see you what are there perceptions of you based on your physical appearance?
· What kind of physical tics or habits do you have (nail chewing, scratching, twitch, etc.)?
Interesting facts or important ideas to consider
· Right now in life what I want more thank anything else is…
· I would be able to do the following to get what I want…
· Six words I’d use to describe myself are…
· When people first meet me they think I’m______
· But actually I’m ______
· What has your day been like before this scene takes place?
· Where did you come from and where are you going afterward?
· What would your life be like ideally?