Sweet Potato Pie: Characters
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 @ 6:06 PM | 0 notes

1. Who is/ are the main character(s) in the story? What does the main character look like?
            The main characters are Buddy and his brother Charley.

2. Describe the main character situation. Where does he/she live? Does he/she live alone or with others? What does the main character do for a living, or is he/she dependent on others for support?
            Buddy went to New York to give a speech. He was staying in the 14th floor of Fifth Avenue Hotel Harlem. He lives alone. He was a professor.

3. What are some of the chief characteristics (personality traits) of the character? How are these characteristics revealed in the story? How does the main character interact with other characters? Note the degree of complexity of his/her behavior, thought, and feelings; their appearances, their habits, mannerisms, speech, attitudes and values. What is the main character’s attitude towards his/her life? Is he/she happy or sad, content or discontented? Why?
            Buddy is very down-to-earth. He is the way he is since when he was a kid. It was revealed when Buddy starts telling the story of his life. He is very kind, and graceful. He was happy with his life. He never blame anyone.

4. What sort of conflict is the character facing? How is this conflict revealed? Is it resolved? If so, how?
            Buddy's brother, Charley want Buddy to look good in front of all the rich people. Buddy don’t really care on how people think about him. He just do what he wanted to do.

5. Is any character a developing character? If so, is his change a large or a small one? Is it a plausible change for him? Is he sufficiently motivated? Is the change given sufficient time?
            There is not developing character.