Character Analysis Outline

For the character analysis I will analyze Ma Joad following the outline below:
1. Introduction
a. General historical background on the book and the situation in which it develops
b. General characteristics
i. Gender, age, name
ii. Physical appearance
iii. *I will probably use a quote in this part
c. General physical and personal strengths and weaknesses
i. Physical: strength and capacity to perform all the tasks… tiresome
ii. Personal strengths: dedication, emotional strength and great will power
2. 2nd Paragraph
a. Feelings and behaviors towards other characters
i. The love for her family
ii. The selflessness and generosity
iii. The unity
b. Feelings of other characters herself
i. The reliance on her
ii. The love, trust and admiration towards her
3. 3rd Paragraph
a. Personality (at the beginning) and philosophical views and ideas
b. Her change throughout the book
c. Special situation which she encounters
4. Conclusion
a. Summary of Ma’s achievements and personality throughout the book
b. My opinion and analysis on Ma Joad

---Ale Lopez