Character analysis worksheet for identifying protagonist and antagonist traits.
A printable worksheet for analyzing story characters, featuring sections for protagonist and antagonist characteristics, motivation types, and a title area.
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This worksheet is designed to help you analyze characters in a story, specifically focusing on their motivations and traits. Since there is no specific story provided, I will use a very famous example—Harry Potter—to show you exactly how to fill this out. You can use this as a model for your own homework.
1. Title Section
* Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Motivations Section
This section asks what drives the characters. We usually compare the hero (Protagonist) and the villain (Antagonist).
* Motivated for the greater good:
* *Text:* Harry wants to protect his friends and stop Voldemort from taking over the wizarding world.
* Motivated by personal interest:
* *Text:* Voldemort wants immortality (to live forever) and ultimate power for himself.
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - Protagonist):
* *Text:* Harry is motivated by loyalty to his family and friends (Ron and Hermione).
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - Antagonist):
* *Text:* Voldemort is motivated by fear of death and hatred for those with "mudblood" status.
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - General):
* *Text:* Dumbledore is motivated by the need to guide Harry and keep the school safe.
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - General):
* *Text:* Draco Malfoy is motivated by a desire to please his father and gain status among Slytherins.
3. Characteristics Section
Here, you list adjectives or short phrases that describe who the characters are.
PROTAGONIST (Harry Potter)
* Brave and courageous (faces danger even when scared).
* Loyal (sticks by his friends no matter what).
* Humble (doesn't like being famous for no reason).
* Impulsive (often acts before thinking things through).
* Compassionate (cares about house-elves and others who are treated badly).
ANTAGONIST (Lord Voldemort)
* Cruel and merciless (hurts people without feeling bad).
* Arrogant (thinks he is better than everyone else).
* Manipulative (tricks people into doing what he wants).
* Fearful of death (obsessed with avoiding dying at all costs).
* Powerful (has strong magic skills but uses them for evil).
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Here is the content you can write into the boxes on your worksheet. If you are analyzing a different book, swap the names but keep the structure similar!
Title: [Insert Name of Your Book/Movie Here]
Motivations Boxes:
1. Motivated for the greater good: [Character Name] fights to save their community/family/world from harm.
2. Motivated by personal interest: [Character Name] wants money, power, or fame for themselves.
3. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by love for their family.
4. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by revenge against someone who hurt them.
5. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by curiosity and wanting to learn the truth.
6. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by jealousy of another character's success.
Characteristics of: PROTAGONIST
* [Trait 1: e.g., Brave]
* [Trait 2: e.g., Honest]
* [Trait 3: e.g., Kind-hearted]
* [Trait 4: e.g., Determined]
* [Trait 5: e.g., Smart]
Characteristics of: ANTAGONIST
* [Trait 1: e.g., Selfish]
* [Trait 2: e.g., Deceitful/Liar]
* [Trait 3: e.g., Aggressive]
* [Trait 4: e.g., Jealous]
* [Trait 5: e.g., Controlling]
Step-by-Step Solution (Using *Harry Potter* as an example)
1. Title Section
* Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Motivations Section
This section asks what drives the characters. We usually compare the hero (Protagonist) and the villain (Antagonist).
* Motivated for the greater good:
* *Text:* Harry wants to protect his friends and stop Voldemort from taking over the wizarding world.
* Motivated by personal interest:
* *Text:* Voldemort wants immortality (to live forever) and ultimate power for himself.
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - Protagonist):
* *Text:* Harry is motivated by loyalty to his family and friends (Ron and Hermione).
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - Antagonist):
* *Text:* Voldemort is motivated by fear of death and hatred for those with "mudblood" status.
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - General):
* *Text:* Dumbledore is motivated by the need to guide Harry and keep the school safe.
* Enter text here (Additional Motivation - General):
* *Text:* Draco Malfoy is motivated by a desire to please his father and gain status among Slytherins.
3. Characteristics Section
Here, you list adjectives or short phrases that describe who the characters are.
PROTAGONIST (Harry Potter)
* Brave and courageous (faces danger even when scared).
* Loyal (sticks by his friends no matter what).
* Humble (doesn't like being famous for no reason).
* Impulsive (often acts before thinking things through).
* Compassionate (cares about house-elves and others who are treated badly).
ANTAGONIST (Lord Voldemort)
* Cruel and merciless (hurts people without feeling bad).
* Arrogant (thinks he is better than everyone else).
* Manipulative (tricks people into doing what he wants).
* Fearful of death (obsessed with avoiding dying at all costs).
* Powerful (has strong magic skills but uses them for evil).
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Final Answer
Here is the content you can write into the boxes on your worksheet. If you are analyzing a different book, swap the names but keep the structure similar!
Title: [Insert Name of Your Book/Movie Here]
Motivations Boxes:
1. Motivated for the greater good: [Character Name] fights to save their community/family/world from harm.
2. Motivated by personal interest: [Character Name] wants money, power, or fame for themselves.
3. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by love for their family.
4. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by revenge against someone who hurt them.
5. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by curiosity and wanting to learn the truth.
6. Enter text here: [Character Name] is motivated by jealousy of another character's success.
Characteristics of: PROTAGONIST
* [Trait 1: e.g., Brave]
* [Trait 2: e.g., Honest]
* [Trait 3: e.g., Kind-hearted]
* [Trait 4: e.g., Determined]
* [Trait 5: e.g., Smart]
Characteristics of: ANTAGONIST
* [Trait 1: e.g., Selfish]
* [Trait 2: e.g., Deceitful/Liar]
* [Trait 3: e.g., Aggressive]
* [Trait 4: e.g., Jealous]
* [Trait 5: e.g., Controlling]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of protagonist antagonist worksheet.
