Question

Which statement(s) describe the steps for studying character development? Check all that apply.

1. Consider the character’s actions at the beginning of the story.

2. Recall other characters from various literary sources.

3. Analyze how the character reacts to plot events throughout the story.

4. Study the character’s behaviors at the end of the story.

5. Imagine what might happen to the character after the story concludes.

Answer 1

1.Consider the character’s actions at the beginning of the story.
3. Analyze how the character reacts to plot events throughout the story.
4. Study the character’s behaviors at the end of the story.

Answer 2

The correct answers are option 1. "Consider the character’s actions at the beginning of the story.", 3. "Analyze how the character reacts to plot events throughout the story." and 4. "Study the character’s behaviors at the end of the story.". Character development is a key concept to create a believable character by giving her or him depth, personality and congruent reactions to the events of the story. This process can be studied by analyzing how the character acts at the beginning, during the story and at the end of the story. If the character actions evolved during the story but for believable reasons it can be considered that character development was properly used.