Get To Know Your Character!

[snowkitty]

Alright, I admit it - this isn't really mine. I pilfered (and edited) it from my drama packet, titled Pre-Rehearsal Process.

>.>

Anyway...

I've found it quite helpful in developing both theatrical and written characters, so enjoy!

I've separated this into several posts for organization.

[snowkitty]

As you look through your [first chapter], physically write down the lines that indicate the following:

1. The facts about the character. By facts I Mean the information that is absolutely incontrovertible - no emotions, no adjectives, no moral judgments...just facts.

2. What your character says about him/herself.

3. What your character says about other characters.

4. What other characters say about your character.

[snowkitty]

Character Analysis
[Answer from your character's point-of-view.]

1. What is your super objective? (What do I want?)

2. What is your objective per scene? (What do I want [now]?)

3. When and where is the action occurring?

4. What is your relationship with the other people directly involved in your life? Describe.

Physical Appearance:

Describe.

Psychological:

What drives/motivates your character? What makes them tick?

Morals/Values:

What is important to the character? What does the character value most? Does the character have a family and if so, in what ways are they valued? Does the character know right from wrong?

Social:

What social class is the character? What is the character's occupation? Is the character educated? If not educated, does the character have common sense or a sense of self?

Enviroment:

Describe the place in which the character is living.

[snowkitty]

Character Questions:

Ask these questions of your character and then ask how = how they change your [...] character choices.

1. What is your full name?
2. Do you have a nick-name or pet-name?
3. What do you like about your name?
4. What history does it have?
5. What is your age?
6. How does it relate to your spirit?
7. How does it relate to your experience in life?
8. What is your placement in your family?
9. What is your present marital status?
10. How does this affect or influence you?
11. What is your greatest responsibility?
12. Where do you live?
13. Do you consider it a home? Why?
14. Do you enjoy social life?
15. What is your most comfortable social mix?
16. What is your profession?
17. How does it affect your social status?
18. How does it affect your mental health?
19. How does it affect your physical being?
20. What kind of education did you have?

[...]

25. Energy and vitality?
26. Temperament?
27. Intellectual though process?
28. General efficiency?
29. State of health?
30. How sexual/sensual?
31. How sensitive/aware?
32. State of confidence?
33. What physical impression do you give?
34. Ambition - short, medium, and long-term?
35. Biggest fear/insecurity?
36. Belief in God?
37. What would you do if you inherited a fortune?
38. What would you do if you found yourself $15,000 in debt?
39. Worst thing you've ever done?
40. Best thing you've ever done?
41. Care over personal appearance/are you vain?
42. Which season best represents you?
43. Would you compromise for the sake of an easy life?
44. What would you do if you had a weekend totally to yourself?
45. Favorite topic of conversation/least favorite?
46. What would you like to be remembered for after your death?
47. Most embarrassing circumstance to be found in?
48. Situation in life you find most boring/most stimulating?
49. Ssecret dreams and desires?
[...]
51. What qualities/circumstances do you like or envy in your best friend?
52. Preferred drink, dish, color, time of day?
53. Most at ease in company of own sex or opposite?
54. Independent/self-sufficient?
55. Honest person or good liar?
56. Lazy, workaholic, or daydreamer?
57. Which people frustrate you?
58. What aspects of life frustrate you?
[...]
63. Did you enjoy childhood? Do you want children?
64. What do you like or dislike about the person closest to you?
65. Introvert/extrovert?
66. How far traveled? How home-loving?
67. Do you talk to yourself when alone?
68. What would change about life/the world if you could?
69. What is your most/least attractive quality or feature?
70. Spontaneous/adventurous?

[snowkitty]

[In case you're wondering, I am not expecting you to answer all the above questions. They're simply there to help you think about who your character is. But before you start writing, you should know the following thing about your character.]

Character Bio.

Name:

Peers:

Family:

Appearance:

Like:

Dislikes:

Disappointments:

Successes:

Fears:

[And so on.

Now, feel free to post and get to know your character! x3]

[burntsmoke]

I tried out the chracter questions and actually learnt a lot of stuff I never knew about my charrie. It was really 'educating' Thankies for posting

[snowkitty]

Wow, I'm really glad it helped. It's great to know someone is actually using these. Lol!

[burntsmoke]

hehe it was quite fun actually xD