Assignment: Meet the Character
Do a chat show style interview with a character from a book or play. Get the character to talk about their background, their motivations, and explain their actions.
In this example, a reporter interviews Lady Macbeth's maid about her unusual behaviour. This movie uses mods from Moddingstorm in addition to standard Moviestorm content packs.
Suggested techniques
Don't necessarily do a main character - it can be more effective to take a minor character.
Remember to make sure the character speaks in the same way as in the original material.
You could do a "This Is Your Life" approach and bring in other characters to talk about their relationship with the subject.
For teachers: benefits to students
- The student is required to demonstrate a good understanding of the character and their role in the story.
- The chat show approach allows them to take a less formal approach than writing an essay.
- The student has a chance to visualise the character.
- This can lead on to discussions of works like Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead or other works based on minor characters in literature.
- Ages 14+
- Suitable for groups
- Literature