MSSK Assignment 3: Character Analysis Paragraph

In this assignment, you will write a well-developed character analysis paragraph about Ayoola or Korede from the novel "My Sister, the Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Character analysis involves examining a character's traits, motivations, relationships, and development throughout the story. Consider how the author reveals the character through their actions, dialogue, and interactions with others. Your paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, supporting evidence from the text, analysis, and a concluding sentence. Use specific examples and quotations to support your points.

Follow the steps below to plan and write your character analysis paragraph. Choose either Korede or Ayoola as the focus of your analysis.

Identify the character you will analyze (Korede or Ayoola) and briefly describe one key trait that defines them.

Find and write down a quotation from the novel that reveals something important about your chosen character. Include the page number if possible.

Explain what this quotation shows about the character’s personality, motivations, or relationships. Be specific in your analysis.

Describe how the character changes (or does not change) over the course of the novel. What events or relationships influence this?

Using your answers above, write a well-organized paragraph analyzing your chosen character. Begin with a clear topic sentence, use evidence and analysis to support your ideas, and end with a concluding sentence that sums up your insights.