Exploring characterisation in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'
I can explore characterisation of a hero character
Exploring characterisation in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'
I can explore characterisation of a hero character
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arthur is chosen for the mission by default
- A hero is a person who displays exceptional courage, bravery, selflessness in the face of adversity
- The townspeople think he is unlikely to succeed
- Arthur proves that their views are incorrect and shows many qualities of a hero
Keywords
Characterisation - Characterisation is the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of the characters in a story.
Character traits - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Convey - To convey means to communicate a message to the reader directly or indirectly.
Hero - A hero is a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others.
Expectation - An expectation is anticipated behaviour based on character traits.
Common misconception
Pupils may expect heroes to embody all of the heroic traits.
Explain to pupils that heroes can go against stereotypes and expectations. These make characters complex and multi-faceted.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
the development of the personality and traits of a character
communicate a message to the reader directly or indirectly
a protagonist with noble qualities, often helping others
anticipated behaviour based on character traits
