Crafting Characters

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is titled “Create a Great Protagonist” and is a character development guide for storytelling. It prompts students to outline the main elements of their story, beginning with a brief description of the narrative. The students must then define their protagonist and antagonist, including what each character wants within the story’s context. Thought-provoking questions about how to create complex, multi-dimensional characters are included, encouraging students to consider how to avoid stereotypes and balance strengths and weaknesses to create relatable and realistic characters.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students how to build a well-rounded protagonist in a narrative. It guides them to think critically about character motivations, the interplay between protagonist and antagonist, and the importance of creating a character that readers can connect with. Students learn that a compelling protagonist is not a paragon of virtue or an embodiment of evil but a blend of varied traits and qualities. By completing this worksheet, students practice creating engaging and believable characters, an essential skill in writing and literary analysis.