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ABCs of Character Study

The document provides guidance on developing character studies by outlining key elements to explore for a character, including their aspirations, beliefs, conflicts/concerns, defining characteristics, influential events, and flaws. For each element, it lists clarifying questions to consider as well as sentence starters for writing about that particular aspect of the character.

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ABCs of Character Study

The document provides guidance on developing character studies by outlining key elements to explore for a character, including their aspirations, beliefs, conflicts/concerns, defining characteristics, influential events, and flaws. For each element, it lists clarifying questions to consider as well as sentence starters for writing about that particular aspect of the character.

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Claudia Bestor
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The ABCs of Character Study 

Aspiration 

Clarification Question  Synonyms  Sentence Starters 

What does the character  Goal, hope, dream, aim,  (Character’s name) aspire(s) to…because... 
want to accomplish in life?  ambition, desire, wish  The character’s goal is…because... 
It is the aim of (character) to…because... 
The character desire(s)…because... 
The character’s wish is...because... 

Beliefs 

Clarifying Questions  Synonyms  Sentence Starters 

● What does your  Values, principles,  The character believe(s)...since/because... 


character believe in?   convictions, faith  It is my character’s conviction 
  that…since/because... 
● What beliefs guide  The values that guide me (character) are… 
the character?  (Character’s name) has faith in…since/because... 
   As a result of...the principles that guide my 
character’s life are... 

Conflicts and Concerns 

Clarifying Questions  Synonyms  Sentence Starters 

● What troubles  Conflict - dispute,  (Character’s name) worry 


your character?  quarrel, struggle,  about…since/because…. 
● What does yo  strife  After...the character fears… 
character ur    (Character’s name) quarrel with…causes me 
worry about?  Concern - fear,  to... 
● With whom or  worries, troubles,  Because of... the character’s biggest 
what does your  distress  struggle(s) is… 
character  It distresses (character’s name) 
struggle?  that...because... 
Defining Characteristics

Clarifying Questions Synonyms Sentence Starters

● What words do or personal attribute, (Character’s name) is a person who…because/as a


could people use to personality trait, unique result of...
describe your temperament, The character’s personality is…This is seen in the
character? trademark behaviors way she/he...
and attitudes Attributes that describe (character’s name) are…For
example,
(Character’s name) trademark behaviors and
attitudes include being...The character is this way
when...

Events and Influences  

Clarifying Questions  Synonyms  Sentence Starters 

● What events have influenced  Occurrences, circumstances, and  The circumstance(s) that have influenced (character) include…As a result, 
the character?  incidents that impact, guide, and  (character’s name)... 
● What impact have certain  sway me  (Character’s name) has been affected greatly by…These events have changed 
circumstances had on your  (character’s name) by… 
character’s life?  Because of...the character (name) impacted by... 
 

 
Flaws and Foibles 

Clarifying Questions  Synonyms  Sentence Starters 

● What are my  Weaknesses, shortcomings,  (Character’s name) flaws include...which makes him/her… 
character’s weaknesses?  inadequacies, faults  My character’s weaknesses include...As a result,... 
● What are my  Among (character’s name) faults is this: he/she is...The reason 
character’s flaws?  is… 
It is a problem that the character (name) is so...because… 
(Character’s name) shortcoming of...could/has lead/led to...An 
example of this is... 

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