Question

Love, ambition, greed, religious faith—these are some of the human emotions that motivate characters and help explain their personalities and behavior. Choose a character from any of the fictional stories covered in this course, who came alive for you. Write an essay in which you examine that character’s personality and motivation and show what the character’s behavior and attitudes reveal about human nature. Begin with an introductory paragraph that captures your reader’s attention and includes a thesis statement that states your view of the character. Then, in the body of your essay, show how details in the work convey the character’s personality and motives. End with a concluding paragraph that sums up your main ideas about the character.

I just don't fully understand what they're asking for, I've never been too good at literature or writing.

Answer 1

Write an essay about a character from any fictional story covered in your course that YOU thought came alive, or seemed like a real person. Consider what human emotions and motivations your chosen character has:For example:A character could make choices that comply with his/her religion.
What makes the character feel like a convincing, real character? Does the character remind you of someone you’ve met in real life? Why?
The guidelines for your essay:-Write a strong introductory paragraph that grabs your reader's attention, including a thesis statement of your personal view of the chosen character.-Use details that tell the reader about your character, what makes them a good character.-Your conclusion should sum up your view of the main character.