The Art of Narrative and Character · Narrative Reading

Character Motivation and Development

Exploring how internal desires and external conflicts drive character growth throughout a novel or short story.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do a character's actions reveal their underlying values and flaws?
  2. 2In what ways does the author use dialogue to show rather than tell a character's personality?
  3. 3How does the protagonist's perspective shift as a result of the story's climax?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 5th Class
Unit: The Art of Narrative and Character
Period: Narrative Reading

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