Analyzing Character Motivations

Investigate why a character behaves the way they do, and how their motivations shape the events of the story.

Analyzing Character Motivations:

When analyzing literature, it is important to understand the motivations of the characters. These motivations give us insight into why characters behave the way they do, which can lead to a deeper understanding of the story.

There are a variety of factors that can influence a character's motivations. These can include their background, experiences, values, and relationships with other characters.

One important aspect of analyzing character motivations is identifying the character's goals. What does the character want? What are they trying to achieve? These goals can be concrete (such as finding a job) or abstract (such as finding happiness), but they should be specific and clear.

Another important factor to consider is the character's obstacles. What is preventing the character from achieving their goals? Is it a person, a situation, or an internal struggle?

Understanding a character's motivations can also help us to understand their actions and decisions. By knowing what a character wants and what is preventing them from achieving their goals, we can better understand why they make certain choices.
What is an obstacle? Something that prevents the character from achieving their goals, A type of character, An action that a character takes.

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