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Character Questions

The document provides a set of 20 questions designed to guide character investigation in a play. It emphasizes the importance of textual analysis in understanding a character's identity, actions, relationships, and social context. The questions cover various aspects such as self-perception, relationships, cultural significance, and emotional depth.

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Character Questions

The document provides a set of 20 questions designed to guide character investigation in a play. It emphasizes the importance of textual analysis in understanding a character's identity, actions, relationships, and social context. The questions cover various aspects such as self-perception, relationships, cultural significance, and emotional depth.

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Character Questions

Character investigation begins with the text. Once we are able to identify a clear
understanding of the character as written, we can allow our imagination to assist.
Use the following 20 questions as a guide for investigating your character. Always
allow this textual analysis to inform your choices, never make assumptions.

1. What does my character say about themself?


2. What does my character say about other characters?
3. What do other characters say about my character, and how do these ex-
ternal views align or clash with my character’s own sense of self?
4. Is there any significance to my character’s name (cultural, symbolic, his-
torical), and how might this shape their identity?
5. What actions is my character involved in throughout the play, and which
of those actions do they initiate?
6. Does my character tend to be active or passive within the story?
7. Does my character usually initiate conversations, or do they respond
more than they lead?
8. What five adjectives best describe my character?
9. What customs, traditions, belief systems, or values does my character
follow, and how do these sustain or root them?
[Link] does my character’s job - or lack of one - shape their worldview,
identity, or daily life?
[Link] my character hold responsibility for anyone besides themself?
[Link] is the most important person in my character’s life, and why?
[Link] my character look up to a hero or role model (e.g. a person of
courage, activist, community, political or religious leader) and do they
have an anti-hero or someone/thing that poses a threat to them?
[Link] relationships are my character involved in, and what specific role
do they play within those dynamics?
[Link] verbally articulate is my character, and do they use colloquial or
culturally specific language?
[Link] is my character’s social and/or economic status?
[Link] my character show a sense of humour, and if so, what kind?
[Link] my character reveal emotional or psychological difficulties at any
point in the play?
[Link] my character discuss their past, ambitions, or desires?
[Link] environmental or community bonds connect my character to the
world around them, and do they have an “anthem” or music that reflects
or anchors their identity?

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