Who are the principal (main) people in the story, and how do they interact? (give examples)
Who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist?
Who are the minor characters, and what do they contribute to the story?
What do the characters’ words, thoughts, and actions reveal about their personalities and motivations?
Are the characters symbolic—do they seem to stand for something in addition to themselves?
Do the characters seem true to life? Are their actions believable?
With which characters do you sympathize? Do the characters speak similarly or differently? How would you
characterize their speech—is it formal or informal? Does it reflect their geographical origins, education, or class
status?