To Kill a Mockingbird Narrative
NARRATIVE PREWRITING
After you have selected your scene and your character, think about the following details to help you have a full understanding of your character.
Personality: Consider his/her emotional state throughout the scene.
Beliefs: What do you think your character’s ideologies are? What are his/her opinions about the other characters?
Speech: Find examples of dialect and break each down for its use of diction, syntax, tone, etc. Are certain words or expressions unique to that particular character?
Actions: Write down specific things your character does during these chapters.
Plot: Write down a few key plot events that your character witnesses during these chapters and how he/she might respond in his/her thoughts.