Character Sketches

Character Sketch is a short paragraph describing a character from a lesson.

Format:

1. Introduction (Name of character, From which lesson).
2. Role in the story.
3. Qualities / Traits (Behaviour, actions)
4. Supporting Points – What the character does from story only.
5. Conclusion – Overall impression.

Rules

• Use present tense (story analysis).
• Use simple language.
• Do not add outside information.
• Base everything on the chapter

SAMPLE

Write a character sketch of Binya from The Yellow Umbrella (Class VII).

Binya is a young village girl from the story The Yellow Umbrella by Ruskin Bond. She lives a simple life in a small hill village. She becomes happy when she gets a bright yellow umbrella. She values the umbrella and carries it everywhere. She shows a cheerful and carefree nature. She does not show pride even when others admire her umbrella. Her behaviour remains natural and simple. She represents innocence and contentment. Her character shows that happiness comes from simple things in life.