Developing a character profile for 'Mulan'
I can understand and describe the character of Mulan.
Developing a character profile for 'Mulan'
I can understand and describe the character of Mulan.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
- Mulan is the protagonist who drives the actions and whose quest impacts the fate of herself, her family and her country.
- Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
- We can identify Mulan’s character traits by exploring her experiences and interactions and making inferences.
- Mulan displays a range of character traits such as courage, resilience and determination.
Keywords
Protagonist - a main character or central figure in a story or narrative
Character traits - the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
Role on the wall - a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to understand the difference between feelings and character traits.
Distinguish between a temporary feeling and a character trait. E.g. Mulan does not always experience worry, this is a result of circumstances. However, the worry is a symptom of her consistent care for others, so we can infer that she is thoughtful.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2014 Oxford University Press edition of ‘Mulan' written by Michaela Morgan for this lesson.
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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