The Main Character

Worksheet Description

This educational worksheet titled “Diverse Perspectives” is designed to cultivate empathy and understanding by exploring different viewpoints in storytelling. Aimed at fostering critical thinking, the worksheet encourages students to delve into a narrative by first examining the main character in depth. Students are prompted to describe the character, pinpoint their residence, and consider the character’s cultural background, which sets the stage for understanding the diversity of experiences and perspectives.

As the worksheet progresses, students are asked to identify the central problem faced by the character and to consider the character’s viewpoint on this issue, probing into the reasons behind it. This exercise challenges students to understand the character’s position in a complex situation. Additionally, it invites students to analyze how the character’s family, culture, and background influence their outlook, providing a multifaceted view of personal narrative. Finally, the worksheet asks students to introspect and articulate their own stance on the problem, comparing it with the character’s, thereby promoting a dialogue between the self and the ‘other’ and encouraging the appreciation of diversity in thought and experience.