What lies beneath? Year 10 are exploring the art of character in their English lessons

Learning

How do writers make us believe in characters who exist only on a page?

This week, Year 10 are looking beneath the surface as they explore how writers create convincing, rounded characters. They are considering how characters can have different sides to their personalities, including the facades they present to the world and what might be hidden underneath.

Does a character really feel as confident as they appear?

Why might someone hide their true thoughts or feelings?

What happens when the facade begins to crack?

By looking beyond first impressions, Year 10 are developing a more thoughtful understanding of characterisation and discovering that, just like real people, the most interesting fictional characters are rarely straightforward.