Analyzing Character Development
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Objective
I can evaluate how a complex character's relationships with other characters contribute to their development and the overall meaning of the text.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
12 questions
Define what it means for a character to be "layered" and provide an example (different from Benvolio) of a character who exhibits this type of complexity.
Explain the difference between a "contradictory" character and a "paradoxical" character, using examples from the video or your own understanding.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how Benvolio's relationship with Romeo reveals a specific layer of Benvolio's character and how this contributes to the overall theme of friendship in Romeo and Juliet. Explain how Holden Caulfield's interactions with other characters highlight his contradictory nature and how this contributes to the reader's understanding of his internal struggles. ”
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