Contrasting Points Of View

Worksheet Description

This Character Development worksheet focuses on exploring and contrasting different perspectives within a story, specifically how a character views themselves versus how others perceive them. It directs the student to choose a character from a story and write down the character’s self-perception in one column, what others think about them in another column, and any overlapping views in the central ‘Both’ column. This side-by-side comparison facilitates an examination of the character from multiple angles, revealing complexities and potential conflicts within their portrayal.

The worksheet is teaching students about the depth that contrasting viewpoints can add to character development in storytelling. It encourages them to think about the multifaceted nature of characters and how differing perceptions can enrich narrative complexity. By identifying and comparing these viewpoints, students learn to create more nuanced characters and understand the dramatic potential of conflicting perspectives. The activity aims to enhance their ability to write characters that are well-rounded and dynamic, with layers of perception that can contribute to the plot and thematic substance of their stories.