Select one character from one of the following short stories: “The Lesson,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “Sonny’s Blues,” “Apollo,” “Bloodchild,” “The Story of an Hour,” “A Rose for Emily”Assignment: Write a 3-4 page character analysis of a major or minor character from one of short stories we recently discussed (see list above). The essay should have a clear thesis statement that you will support with evidence from your primary text (the short story). This essay should solely represent your own critical and analytical thought; therefore, no outside sources should be used. In your analysis consider the following:
Character’s name
Physical appearance
Objects and places associated with the character
Character’s actions
Character’s thoughts and speech including
Content (what he or she thinks or says)
Timing (when he or she thinks or says it)
Phrasing (how he or she thinks or says it)
Other characters’ thoughts about the character
Other characters’ comments to and about the character
Narrator’s comments about the character
Character’s change or lack of change
