ANALYSIS OF A NOVEL/FILM WITH FOCUS ON CHARACTER(S) AND THEME(S)
This model can be used for analysing both novels and films.
When you analyse, use the headlines on this paper to get a good structure on your analysis.
Your work should not be more than two computer written pages, must be written in 12 size
Georgia font
SHORT ABOUT THE PLOT
-What, briefly, is the main plot?
THE CHARACTERS
– Who are the main characters ? The hero/heroine? Describe their physical appearance, social position and character.
– Who are the most important subsidiary characters? Describe them.
– Is there any change or development in the characters (developing characters) in the novel/film or do they stay the same (static characters)?
– Is the characterization credible ?
– What do you think about the casting? Are the actors/actresses good for their
roles? Who would your have liked to see if not the ones chosen?
THE THEMES
– Human relationships: love, hate, friendship, fear, life, death?
– Social problems: political problems, religious problems?
– The arts: science.
How are the themes presented and is it philosophical message to be understood from the novel/film? Write about at least three themes.
HIGHLIGHT(S), OWN THOUGHTS
– What was the best part of the novel/film?
– When, do you think, is the turning point of the novel/film?
– If you could change anything about the novel/film, what would that be?
– Did you like the novel/film? Why/why not?
PLEASE ANSWER EVERY QUESTION FULLY.
