19th century novel — Character

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Think about your favourite character from a film or game — they have a personality, a look, and a way of talking, right?

2. 2

   Which of these is a way an author can show you what a character is like?

3. 3

   Imagine Mr. Darcy from 'Pride and Prejudice'. He looks proud, speaks little, and stands alone at a party. What does that tell you?

4. 4

   Let's look at a short description of Mr. Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol'.

5. 5

   Read this: 'He was a solitary child, neglected by his friends.' What does this tell you about the character?

6. 6

   From the sentence 'He was a solitary child', what word describes his personality best?

7. 7

   In a 19th century novel, how can an author show a character is kind?